War & Belonging: Black Soldiers of Portsmouth
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Explore Black military service across American history
Discover Prince Whipples Revolutionary War service story
Learn about wartime contributions in Portsmouth history
Reflect on service sacrifice and belonging together
Black Military History Walking Tour in Portsmouth
Step into the streets of Portsmouth and discover the powerful legacy of Black military service during this 90 minute guided walking tour. Led by Sankofa Scholar and Tour Guide Bob Sheppard, the experience explores stories of courage service sacrifice and belonging spanning major periods of American military history from the Revolutionary War to the Vietnam War.
Begin with the story of Prince Whipple, a Black man who fought for freedom during the American Revolution. Learn about his connection to Portsmouth and discover how his experience reflects the complex history of Black military service during the nations earliest years. The tour places his story within the wider history of Black participation in the fight for freedom.
Continue through Portsmouth as the tour explores events connected to the Vietnam War. Hear about Harvey and Daniels and their imprisonment at the Navy Yard during this period. These stories provide another perspective on the experiences of Black service members and the challenges they faced during different periods of American history.
The tour also highlights Rosary Cooper and her important contributions on the home front during World War II. Led by Bob Sheppard, son of a Tuskegee Airman, the experience brings a personal connection to the history being shared. Walk through Portsmouth while reflecting on the meaning of military service sacrifice and belonging. The tour leaves from the office at 2 pm and operates rain or shine.
Black Military History Walking Tour in Portsmouth
Step into the streets of Portsmouth and discover the powerful legacy of Black military service during this 90 minute guided walking tour. Led by Sankofa Scholar and Tour Guide Bob Sheppard, the experience explores stories of courage service sacrifice and belonging spanning major periods of American military history from the Revolutionary War to the Vietnam War.
Begin with the story of Prince Whipple, a Black man who fought for freedom during the American Revolution. Learn about his connection to Portsmouth and discover how his experience reflects the complex history of Black military service during the nations earliest years. The tour places his story within the wider history of Black participation in the fight for freedom.
Continue through Portsmouth as the tour explores events connected to the Vietnam War. Hear about Harvey and Daniels and their imprisonment at the Navy Yard during this period. These stories provide another perspective on the experiences of Black service members and the challenges they faced during different periods of American history.
The tour also highlights Rosary Cooper and her important contributions on the home front during World War II. Led by Bob Sheppard, son of a Tuskegee Airman, the experience brings a personal connection to the history being shared. Walk through Portsmouth while reflecting on the meaning of military service sacrifice and belonging. The tour leaves from the office at 2 pm and operates rain or shine.
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Activity Provider: Black Heritage Trail of New Hampshire