The Story Behind Camp Nelson, USCT Training Center: Civil War Kentucky

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20 miles south of Lexington, Kentucky, Camp Nelson was originally established as a Union supply depot for advances into Tennessee. As the Civil War progressed, the camp became a major training facility for the United States Colored Troops, as well as a refugee camp for their family members.

Learn more about the backstory and history of the camp as Garry Adelman is joined by Ernie Price of the National Park Service for a tour of the grounds of the Camp Nelson National Monument site.

Look for our numerous videos on YouTube over the next week, and special thanks to all the donors who helped make this trip possible!

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