African American Militia Units in Virginia (1870-1899)

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African American Militia Units in Virginia served as part of the state militia, the Virginia Volunteers, between 1872-1899. African Americans fought in all American wars starting with the French and Indian War.

Source

https://encyclopediavirginia.org/entries/african-american-militia-units-in-virginia-1870-1899/

https://fairfaxaahi.centerformasonslegacies.com/impact-of-legislation

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Citation

“African American Militia Units in Virginia (1870-1899),” Fairfax County African American History Inventory, accessed October 24, 2026, https://fairfaxaahi.centerformasonslegacies.com/items/show/466.