Camp Delaware invites audiences on an immersive journey through American history, focusing on the powerful story of the 5th United States Colored Infantry Regiment. This documentary explores the regiment’s formation, mustering, training, and battlefield experiences, centering on Camp Delaware in Delaware, Ohio, where these brave soldiers prepared to fight in the American Civil War. Through authentic speeches from key political figures of the era, personal letters from the troops, and evocative music from the period, Camp Delaware captures the strength and courage that fueled these soldiers’ dedication to freedom and justice.
Camp Delaware, Ohio
Experience history through the words of Ohio Governors William Dennison and David Tod, Secretary Edwin Stanton, and President Abraham Lincoln, as well as through the impactful recruitment work of John Mercer Langston and the heroic actions of Medal of Honor recipients Milton Holland and Powatan Beaty. Each narrative and historical detail brings the struggles and triumphs of the Colored Troops vividly to life.
Booking Information:
For inquiries and booking, please fill out the contact form. This screening is ideal for educational institutions, historical societies, museums, and community events that seek to celebrate and honor the legacy of the 5th United States Colored Infantry Regiment.
Additional Options
Community Film Screening Event
1 hour and 45-minute film screening, followed by an interactive Q&A session where you can dive deeper into the themes and discuss with fellow community members.
Special Screening for Middle & High School Students
30-minute film screening designed specifically for students from middle to high school. Engage in a lively Q&A session afterwards, where students can ask questions and gain more insights.
“The Camp Delaware presentation at FJSHS was a great way for students to learn about an important piece of Ohio history many of us hadn’t known before. The film grabbed the students’ attention, and it sparked a lot of great questions and conversations afterward.” Courtney Fleming- Director of Human Resources & Public Relations Fostoria City Schools
“We were honored to welcome Mark and Francine Butler to Oberlin to share the legacy of Camp Delaware with our community members. We appreciated learning about the inspirational and powerful history of the U.S.C.T. through their film excerpts and the lively dialogue that took place about their research and community connections to this history.” – Liz Schultz, Board member of the Wilson Bruce Evans Home Historical Society, Oberlin, Ohio
