There Was a Mutiny by Confederate Troops at Fort Jackson and a Later One by Union Troops-- Part 1

In an earlier post I wrote that Fort Jackson surrendered after Farragut's fleet had bombarded it and then run past  it.  But the eventual surrender of the fort (and sister Fort St. Philip across the river) did not happen because of Union siege or bombardment, but because a mutiny occurred among the Confederate defenders.

And, this was not the only mutiny that occurred at Fort Jackson during the Civil War

On December 9, 1863, a mutiny occurred with black troops from the  Fourth Regiment of  Corp d'Afrique.

So, what was it about Fort Jackson that caused mutinies?

--Old B-Runner

Fort Fisher Prepares for Summer 2021-- Part 3

Across the Cape Fear River is Fort Fisher State Historic Park.  John Mosely said that they had launched a special exhibit on the role and experience of black soldiers from the USCT in the Civil War and at the fort during World War II.  That was just before the you-know-what hit and the fort was closed down.

"It is still up and in most cases, people haven't seen it," said Mosely.  "We hope people will come check it out."

"We have also been doing fund raising  for a new building (visitors center and museum to replace the current one built in the 1960s) and this exhibit is  talking about some of the stuff we are working on the grander  scheme of things."

I am also hoping they will start up their Beat the Heat Talks again.

The site, like most,  is still in a bit of a holding pattern as it awaits for directives from the state regarding gathering size restrictions as COVID-19 cases decline but the risk remains high as the nation waits to be vaccinated.

--Old B-Runner

Nine USCT Regiments Opposite the Sugar Loaf Line After Fort Fisher

I honor of Black History Month, I would like to point out that there were nine black regiments of the United States Colored Troops opposing the Confederate along the Sugar Loaf Line in February 1865.

These would be the troops of Wright and A. Ames as shown on the map of the Sugar Loaf battle.

They were under the overall command of  Brigadier General Charles J. Paine of the XXV Corps.

Wright's troops were the 3rd Brigade under Elias Wright and consisted of the 1st, 5th, 10th, 27th and 37th USCT.

A. Ame's troops were the 2nd Brigade of John J. Ames and consisted of the 4th, 6th, 30th and 39th USCT.

There was also a white brigade along the line commanded by Joseph C. Abbott of the XXIV Corps, 1st Division.

Playing a Major Role.  --Old M-Runner