Peter Bentzon (ca. 1783–after 1850) was not only a free man; he was also a silversmith and jeweler who worked in Philadelphia and on the Caribbean island of St. Croix. Bentzon’s work is recognized ...
His years illustrating pulp novels honed his sense of pictorial drama, and his meticulous research ensured historical accuracy, notably in his Civil War paintings.
A range of interpretations and depictions of the Black figure is currently on view at the Philadelphia Museum of Art (through ...
The United States Colored Troops played a role in the history of Fort Fisher from the Civil War to World War II.
"He came up with a startled look on his face and said, 'Joe, I really think we've got something special here.'" In 2024, a ...
In its celebration of Black History Month, MLB Network takes a closer look at the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, analyzing it ...