Stories & Essays: At War with Ourselves

Growing up in Culpeper, Howard Lambert said, he never heard of black soldiers and their role in the Union’s victory. Lambert started re-enacting in the late 1980s when makers of the movie “Glory” were looking for extras. Still active as a re-enactor, he continues to wear the uniform he wore in the film.
Growing up in Culpeper, Howard Lambert said, he never heard of black soldiers and their role in the Union’s victory. Lambert started re-enacting in the late 1980s when makers of the movie “Glory” were looking for extras. Still active as a re-enactor, he continues to wear the uniform he wore in the film.