At the most recent Delta Cultural Center Civil War Round Table we were honored to have a great presenter named George Pettigrew. He is a Navy veteran and Executive Vice President and Historian of the Alexander-Madison Chapter of the Kansas City 9th and 10th Cavalry Association. His presentation of “From Slave to a Union Soldier” focused on a young man’s journey to become a U.S. soldier on the Frontier. Native Americans called these African American soldiers “Buffalo Soldiers.” We are all looking forward to his next visit.
I grew up in the Mississippi Delta experiencing all the fun things which make that place so unique. Taught 26 years in a Delta school before retiring to start a new career so I understand the challenges of our area. Growing up at Lula near the Helena Bridge, I was lucky to have one foot on each side of the river. I feel at home in both Arkansas and Mississippi. Much like so many of our famous writers and musicians, I realized the Delta is just one place with a great river running through it.
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