After the Civil War, Isaac J. Hill moved to New Jersey. In 1867, Isaac published the first account of the 29th called, “A Sketch of the 29th Regiment of Connecticut Colored Troops.“ That book has since been used as a reference to other books and films.

A while back, I read a book called, “A Sketch of the 29th Regiment of Connecticut Colored Troops.“ It was written in 1866 by a man named Isaac J. Hill. The book is considered the definitive source for the experiences of the 29th Connecticut Colored Regiment.

Henry C. Ward, a 33 year old white officer in the 29th, is listed on the New Haven monument twice… once each for 2 of his 3 promotions.

Back in May, I was having a conversation with Frank Winiarski, a historian in Wethersfield, CT. Frank suggested I may want to look into the possibility of having a street named after Prince Mortimer in the town where he lived.

We’ve created a new CT Colored Regiment enlistment lookup on AlexBreanne.org!

With pride and humility in my heart, let me be the first to introduce you to the newest entrant to the Connecticut Freedom Trail; Riverside Cemetery and The Man Fortune.

Dr. Jesse Nasta and I met with JR Carnegie-Hargreaves, the developer at the prior location of the Middletown Connecticut Ropewalk where Prince Mortimer worked as an enslaved individual in the 1700's. He gave us a tour of the property and talked to us about his plans!

I've now been informed that the State of Connecticut will be providing the developer $25,000 for the purpose of honoring Prince Mortimer as part of the property redevelopment effort!!! They are waiting for the outcome of my meeting with the developer as input into how that money is used in honoring Prince! What amazing news, especially as we head into Black History Month!