LA PLATA, Md. – Charles County Government Television is proud to announce the release of “Training For Equality: The Story of Camp Stanton,” the latest installment of the award-winning documentary series “Deep Roots & Many Branches: The African American Experience in Charles County.”
Directed, filmed, and edited by Lee Ann Stone, Video Production Specialist, “Training For Equality” recounts the story of Camp Stanton, a training base for black union soldiers in Benedict that began operations in October 1863.
Camp Stanton was organized after President Abraham Lincoln allowed black soldiers to join the Union Army in May 1863 and served as an education and training ground for the seventh, ninth, 19th, and 30th United States Colored Infantry regiments. The first soldiers left camp in March 1864 and participated in battles such as the Battle of the Crater in Petersburg, Virginia, a pivotal battle in the Union campaign to capture Richmond, Virginia.
The documentary features re-enactment, letters from individuals stationed at Camp Stanton, and interviews with descendants of Union soldiers who served there. “Training for Equality” premiered at a screening held in June at the Waldorf West Library.
“Training for Equality” continues the legacy of the two-time Telly-Award-winning documentary series that honors the rich contributions of Black Americans to the history of Charles County. Click here or below to view “Training for Equality,” and click here to view the entire series.
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