Our Mission

Who We Are

The Massachusetts 54th Regiment Company A, was founded in 1992. It is a non-profit, tax-exempt, corporation. The corporation is run by a Board of Directors which includes six officers. The Board of Directors and officers are elected by the general membership annually.

Company A 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry/Colored 
Ladies Christian Relief Association is a permanent standing 
committee of members who carry out the educational programs 
of the corporation. Company A strives to present the most 
accurate portrayal possible of the most famous regiment of the 
Civil War. The Colored ladies present the “hidden half” of the story 
of the 54th, the contributions of African American women in the 
Civil War.

Through public programs, Company A/Colored Ladies 
seek to expand citizens’ awareness of the role of African 
Americans in the Civil War period. Recognizing the relevance of 
the 54th’s issues of justice and equality to today’s society, 
Company A/Colored Ladies work to promote civic responsibility 
among all young people in Boston and the Commonwealth.

What We Do

The Massachusetts 54th presents three types of
programs for the public:

Lecture presentations for schools, museums, libraries, and historic sites.

Parades and color guards for cities, towns, and veterans’groups

Living history encampments.

Currently, the Massachusetts 54th Regiment Company A does about twenty four programs a year. In addition,
members do research about the 54th and work closely with
other organizations to plan activities related to our mission.

Currently, the does about twenty four programs a year. In addition, members do research about the 54th and work closely with other organizations to plan activities related to our mission. \

Postal Address:
54th MVI, Co A
1295 River St, 2d Fl
Hyde Park, Boston, MA 02136
54thmass@comcast.net