Camp Delaware invites audiences on an immersive journey through American history, focusing on the powerful story of the 5th United States Colored Infantry Regiment. This documentary explores the regiment’s formation, mustering, training, and battlefield experiences, centering on Camp Delaware in Delaware, Ohio, where these brave soldiers prepared to fight in the American Civil War. Through authentic speeches from key political figures of the era, personal letters from the troops, and evocative music from the period, Camp Delaware captures the strength and courage that fueled these soldiers’ dedication to freedom and justice.
Camp Delaware, Ohio
Experience history through the words of Ohio Governors William Dennison and David Tod, Secretary of War Edwin Stanton, and President Abraham Lincoln, as well as through the impactful words of a 5th USCT soldier, and descriptions of the heroic actions of Medal of Honor recipients James Bronson, Robert Pinn, Milton Holland, and Powatan Beaty. Each narrative and historical detail brings the struggles and triumphs of the Colored Troops vividly to life.
Options for Film Screening Events
70 minute screening with interactive Q & A session to follow – Your organization pays Community Arts Network for the screening, or Community Arts Network assesses a fee for tickets. Proceeds benefit the Community Arts Network Financial Assistance Fund for individuals training in the performing arts.
30 minute screening with interactive Q & A session to follow.
15 minute screening of selected excerpts that address Ohio Social Studies Standards (American Government, Civil War and Reconstruction History Strands) with guided discussion to follow. This option is ideal for middle and high school students.
Booking Information:
For inquiries and booking, please fill out the contact form below. A screening of Camp Delaware is ideal for educational institutions, historical societies, libraries, museums, veterans, and other professional organizations that seek to celebrate and honor the legacy of the 5th United States Colored Infantry Regiment.
We are thrilled to share that the Community Arts Network has been officially recognized by the City of Delaware for our original musical documentary, Camp Delaware. This significant honor celebrates a project close to our hearts and deeply rooted in local—and national—history.
This recognition is a testament to the extraordinary commitment of artists, historians, musicians, and community members who helped bring this important story to life. We are honored that Camp Delaware contributes to preserving and sharing the legacy of the soldiers whose courage and resilience changed the course of history.
Video courtesy Jadyn Wilson, On the Outside Productions
Voices of Those Who’ve Experienced Camp Delaware
“The Camp Delaware presentation at FJSHS was a great way for students to learn about an important piece of Ohio history many of us hadn’t known before. The film grabbed the students’ attention, and it sparked a lot of great questions and conversations afterward.” Courtney Fleming- Director of Human Resources & Public Relations Fostoria City Schools
“What an awesome film…so unique and meaningful.” Theresa Dearing, member of the Lucy Depp Park Civic Association
“We were honored to welcome Mark and Francine Butler to Oberlin to share the legacy of Camp Delaware with our community members. We appreciated learning about the inspirational and powerful history of the U.S.C.T. through their film excerpts and the lively dialogue that took place about their research and community connections to this history.” – Liz Schultz, Board member of the Wilson Bruce Evans Home Historical Society, Oberlin, Ohio
“Thank you both for your wonderful presentation last night!” – Andy Bartlett, Assistant Branch Manager, Delaware County District Library
