LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — A new exhibit at the Muhammad Ali Center honors Black soldiers from Kentucky who served in the Civil War.
“Follow in Their Bootsteps: Stories of Kentucky’s Black Civil War Soldiers” opened on Veterans Day and will remain through February 2026, according to a news release.
The exhibit highlights Black soldiers who served in roles from driving supply wagons and working in field kitchens to guarding prisoners and fighting on the front lines…