The Battle of Fort Wagner on July 18, 1863, was an assault led by the 54th Massachusetts, which was depicted in the movie Glory. Fort Wagner was located on Morris Island in Charleston Harbor, South Carolina.
In addition to the 54th Massachusetts Infantry lead by Robert Gould Shaw there were two brigades composed of nine regiments. The first brigade was composed of the 54th
Massachusetts, 6th Connecticut, 48th New York, 3rd New Hampshire, 76th Pennsylvania, and the 9th Maine regiments. The second brigade consisted of the 7th New Hampshire, 62nd Ohio, 67th Ohio, and the 100th New York regiments. The two brigades successfully scaled the parapet and entered Fort Wagner; but they were driven out with heavy casualties and forced to retreat. Join Museum Manager Holly Shaffer for this free informative presentation.
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