USBH Project named in Smithsonian Magazine article!

Question

I am very excited that a couple of years of research has finally culminated in this amazing article about the research done by USBH Project  and the Civil War reenactment photos by Drew Gardner. This was an amazing collaboration between him and USBH. And best of all, all of the research we did is on the WikiTree profiles for descendants to find. I'm very pleased that USBH was given credit in the article. 

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/descendants-black-civil-war-heroes-wear-heritage-pride-180983397

A huge shout out to Elaine Martzen and Katie Bryant who put countless hours into the work along with Lisa Christensen, Amy Johnson Crow, Dreama Brower, Bart McRorie, Karen Stewart, and everyone else who helped when they could. It was a true team effort. I'm very proud to be a part of this amazing project and pleased the article showcased the reason we do what we do at USBH--to bring honor and respect to ancestors who have gone unsung for far too long. 

Answer 1

Awesome job! Congrats Emma! I am confident that all the African-American descendants involved with the photo shoots were impressed with the stories the USBH team uncovered about their ancestors!

Comments

Imagine those kids who go to see their ancestor's actual medal! That was such a cool thing for them to do for that family.

Answer 2

That's quite exciting, Emma. Congratulations to you, the Project, and all of the members who spent time working on the profiles! Excellent.

Answer 3

That's an incredible project and article Emma!  I learned so much about these black regiments and the individuals that were in the photographs.  How wonderful that your team on WikiTree could do so much for them to know their histories and work together with the photographer and other experts to create this beautiful work.  Thank you all for everything you've done, and more to come!

Answer 4

This was a brilliant collaboration and the article speaks to that! I am so proud of our WikiTree community and being a member of this amazing project!

Answer 5

Wonderful job to everyone involved! So amazing to see the recognition of the work done on WikiTree by this dedicated group of members!

Answer 6

Congrats, Emma! =D Keep up the good work!!

Answer 7

Congratulations to you, the Project, and the team members who spent time working on the profiles! Many, Many hours, days, and weeks have made the USBH Project meaningfull.

Answer 8

Congratulations, Emma, and everyone at USBH! This is a great article and very informative.

Answer 9

Wonderful article and a great inspiration to keep going!

Comments

Yes! So much more work for us to do. 2024 is going to be a great year :-)

Answer 10

Congrats Emma and team of folks for a very worthwhile cause on USBH! Glad to see others recognizing the effort.

Answer 11

What a beautiful article! Congratulations, Emma and the USBH Project.

Answer 12

What an amazing project and awesome display of the power of collaborative research. Kudos to all involved, and to Emma for her leadership.

Answer 13

My most sincere congratulations to all involved in this outstanding USBH project and the story. I donate to the Smithsonian and receive their magazine. I will look forward to the January 2024 issue. All involved should be very proud of this work and supporting our African Americans who served during the Civil War. And thank you for shining an inclusive light on the work that WikiTree does. Well done all of you (including all the folks involved in this issue). 

Answer 14

Congratulations Emma and to the project and all who helped with this outstanding effort! What an incredibly moving article and well deserved recognition, it's heartwarming to read this!

Answer 15

Awesome job!

Answer 16

Congratulations to all involved in the endeavour. WikiTree becoming more than an idea, becoming a movement !