About this Event
Join us for a captivating presentation on William Henry Myers, a trailblazing figure who journeyed from enslavement to community leadership. Born in Virginia and sold at age twelve to a Louisiana cotton plantation, Myers courageously escaped and joined the Union Army, serving as a drummer boy and rising to the rank of first sergeant. After the Civil War, he settled in Nyack, NY, becoming a vital part of the community an a charter member of New York’s first Black Grand Army of the Republic post and an active leader at St. Philip's A.M.E. Zion Church. Discover the remarkable story of resilience and activism that defined Myers' life.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Nyack Library, 59 South Broadway, Nyack, United States
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