Detroit Juneteenth event highlights Camp Ward's role in Civil War
A Juneteenth celebration on Detroit's east side shows the important role Camp Ward played during and after the Civil War.
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A Juneteenth celebration on Detroit's east side shows the important role Camp Ward played during and after the Civil War.
Campeau Park on Detroit's east side is the home of Camp Ward, where Michigan's only Black regiment trained during the Civil War. A Juneteenth celebration on Saturday aimed to educate people about the troop and their impact on history.
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