{"product_id":"richmonds-leigh-street-armory-african-american-militia-9781467139236","title":"Richmond's Leigh Street Armory \u0026 African American Militia","description":"In 1895, the City of Richmond constructed the magnificent Leigh Street Armory for its African American militia. During Reconstruction, Virginia led the nation in establishing black militia units, and Richmond was the only city to build an armory for that use. These volunteer soldiers drilled and trained there, and many joined other volunteers to serve in the Spanish-American War. In 1899, the Leigh Street Armory ceased to serve its original function and became first a school and ultimately the home of the Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia. Authors Roice Luke, Maureen Elgersman Lee and Stacy Burrs reveal the history of the Leigh Street Armory and its soldiers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e History Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/21\/2018\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781467139236\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 160\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.79lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.90h x 6.00w x 0.50d","brand":"Roice D. Luke, Maureen Elgersman Lee, Stacy L. Burrs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41968269295797,"sku":"9781467139236","price":18.69,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_8183ce8e-bcad-4b29-9d69-c0a20fe8a556.jpg?v=1647956365","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/richmonds-leigh-street-armory-african-american-militia-9781467139236","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}