The 1st Michigan Colored Regiment

April 18, 2026

4:00 pm – 5:30 pm

Historian and Executive Program Director of the Gospel Army Black History Group, Maurice Imhoff will present his book “The 1st Michigan Colored Regiment: FREE MEN WHO FOUGHT SLAVERY”. He will explore the formation, service, and enduring legacy of the 1st Michigan Colored Regiment – later designated the 102nd United States Colored Troops – from its early authorization throughs its modern-day remembrance.

Presented by: Traverse Area District Library

Location: Main Library, Traverse City, McGuire Community Room