Battle of Cabin Creek The Battle of Cabin Creek, which occurred on July 1–2, 1863 in Indian Territory (present-day Oklahoma), marked a significant milestone in United States history. It was the first instance in which African American soldiers—specifically, the First…
BrightWord Books Podcast – Part 1 Featuring Belinda Alexander-Ashley
On Sunday, June 28, 1863, the sight of Black men marching to war against Confederate forces was still new in southern Pennsylvania. Unlike their comrades, the men digging trenches were not a formal military unit but volunteers in the home…
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While writing Faces in the Smoke, I found the little-known Battle of Island Mound. 250 soldiers, many of whom belonged to the First Kansas (Colored) Volunteer Infantry, marched into Bates County, Missouri to break up a party of Rebel guerrillas operating…
The Honey Springs Battlefield website has an informative 26:48-minute video overviewing the events on July 17, 1863. The battle involved Black, White, Indian and Mexican soldiers, one of the most culturally diverse wars. This was especially important for the men of the…
Welcome! My name is Belinda Alexander-Ashley and I am an independent researcher, writer and budding genealogist. As I conduct research for my books, I discover interesting historical tidbits that I’d like to share with my readers. It is my hope…
Faces in the Smoke: Secrets Unearthed is now available. A trio of teens embark on a fantastical journey to escape an unhinged individual bent on leveraging his family’s estate for their release when long buried secrets are unearthed. Join their journey.
