FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 4, 2010
Russell Horres
info@aahasc.org
(843) 849-5469

African American Historical Alliance of South Carolina Announces Veterans Day Program

Charleston, SC --- As part of its ongoing efforts to recognize the service of African Americans in the US Civil war in South Carolina, the African American Historical Alliance will hold a Veterans Day commemoration at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, November 11th, for US Navy veteran Henry Benjamin Noisette. It will be held at the Friendly and Charitable Society Cemetery, near the corner of Mechanic and Oceanic Streets in Charleston. Henry, a Charleston native, was in action against Confederate batteries aboard the USS Huron in the Stono River during the war. The hour-long program will feature the unveiling of a Civil War veterans marker by his descendents. Cadets from the Citadel Naval ROTC will participate in the service that recognizes the contributions of all veterans of US Military Service. 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry re-enactors will serve as the color guard, and Rev. John Paul Brown of the Mt. Zion A.M.E. Church will officiate.

The African American Historical Alliances encourages all citizens join in this Veterans Day commemoration.

About the African American Historical Alliance
The African American Historical Alliance supports awareness of youth and adults in the involvement of African Americans in the Civil War and the Reconstruction period in South Carolina. Membership in the Alliance is open to men and women of all ages.