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2021 Glimpses of the Past- Slave, Soldier, and Identity: The Life of Cathay Williams

Fort Union National Monument

Description

We're kicking off this year's "Glimpses of the Past" video series with a video about the fascinating life of Cathay Williams... or is it William Cathay? Born enslaved in Missouri, Williams' life took a turn unlike any other. Listen as Ranger Greg tells the story of how Cathay Williams forged a destiny and defied the expectations of society... and passed through Fort Union in the process!

Duration

6 minutes, 36 seconds

Credit

NPS

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