102nd United States Colored Troops Company B
Hello, welcome to the 102nd United States Colored Troops page! We are a non-profit, historical group!
The 102nd USCT/Black History Group was founded in 1986 in response to the Michigan Sesquicentennial Celebration. The group has since participated in a number of reenactments, parades, presentations and ceremonies in Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, Illinois, Kentucky, and Canada. Members are from across Michigan and membership is open to women as well. Women play the part of the auxiliary and as educators in school and church scenarios.
Check out our website for event updates and details!
30/06/2024
Juneteenth Celebration Event 2024! It was an honor to represent our ancestors at the historic Camp Ward location, currently known as the Bunche Preparatory Academy!
For more photos please visit our website: https://www.102ndusctcob.org/post/juneteenth-event-2024
18/06/2023
Please join us at the Historic Camp Ward tomorrow, Monday June 19th, for their Juneteenth Celebration! Our members will be there from noon-5pm, come join the ranks!
Location: Bunche Prep Academy 2715 Macomb St, Detroit, MI 48207
21/02/2022
102nd United States Colored Troops Company B added a button to help you learn more about them.
01/06/2021
This past Sunday, the 102nd USCT was given the opportunity to walk in the St. Clair Shores Memorial Day Parade! We salute all who've served in the armed forces, and their families as well, for their contributions and sacrifices!
30/03/2021
The 102nd USCT was honored to be apart of such a historic event this past Sunday. We would like to thank Rep. Coleman A Young Jr and the Lt. Governor Garland Gilchrist for recognizing the brave men and women who joined the 102nd to fight for freedom over 150 years ago.
27/03/2021
Tomorrow Coleman A Young Jr. will be honoring the 102nd United States Colored Troops by dedicating the I-375 Highway as the 102nd USCT Memorial Highway! The ceremony begins at 1pm at the Bunche Elementary-Middle School (which is a historic landmark where the plaque for Camp Ward is located). If you would like more information about this event please send us a direct message here on Facebook!
01/02/2021
Our Story
The 102nd USCT/Black History Group was founded in 1986 in response to the Michigan Sesquicentennial Celebration. The group has since participated in a number of reenactments, parades, school presentations and ceremonies in Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, Illinois, Kentucky, Washington DC, Massachusetts, and Canada.
Members are from across Michigan and membership is open to women as well. Women play the part of the auxiliary and as educators in school and church scenarios.
Our Mission: Our mission is to educate the public about the important roles that African American men and women played during the United States Civil War.