The Academy’s lessons are designed to help each student achieve the expected level of knowledge of the 1st United States Colored Troops Regiment of Washington, D.C. and their participation in the U.S. Civil War from 1863-1865. Our sessions are divided into classroom study and field training. Each cadet will receive a Study Card and Study Quiz Card to help them through the Academy

In the Classroom
1. History of Slavery in America
2. Beginning of the U.S. Civil War
3. D.C. Emancipation 1862
4. The Emancipation Proclamation January 1, 1863
5. History of the 1st USCT Regiment of Washington, D.C.
6. The Soldier’s Uniform
7. Civil War Foods

In the Field
Students will replicate the training methods of original 1st USCT Regiment trained in 1863.
Casey’s School of the Soldier 1. Closed Ranks
2. Open Ranks
3. Manual of Arms Drills (non firing muskets)
4. Marching

Cadets drill in Open Ranks.