The Story of the 370th Infantry Unit and Its Impact on Champaign County

The 370th Infantry Regiment was an all-Black unit that fought during World War 1. While the unit was headquartered in Chicago, it grew out of the 8th Infantry Regiment of the Illinois National Guard and drew soldiers from throughout central Illinois, including Champaign County. Fighting with the French Army because American troops would not fight with African Americans, 71 of its men were awarded the French Croix de Guerre. Come hear more about this important fighting unit, the local men who fought with it, and their community contributions after the war.

Register to attend here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-story-of-the-370th-infantry-unit-and-its-impact-on-champaign-county-tickets-810829913097?aff=oddtdtcreator