MTHA Hosting Harlem Hellfighters from the North Country Program

The Mountain Top Historical Society of Greene County invites you to join us for “Harlem Hellfighters from the North Country” presented by Richard Walling. This event will take place via Zoom, Thursday, February 6th, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM. 

This is a virtual Zoom presentation. Please make sure to register so you can receive a link via email to attend. All are welcome.

Local men of the Harlem Hellfighters, the most famous regiment of the American Army during World War 1 will be featured in the program on February 7th. Unit historian, Richard Sears Walling, will explore the service of the regiment with an emphasis on the dozens of men of our region who served in this famous regiment. 

In addition to better-known heroes such as Sgt. Henry Johnson of Albany, there were men from our area including Sgt.  Carl and Harrison Vroman of Schoharie. And James Jamieson of Saratoga Springs.  The regiment went overseas in 1917 with an original complement of 2200 men and 76 officers and returned with 1200 men and 35 officers in 1919 of that group.   Their heroism in France earned them their immortal nickname, the Harlem Hellfgighters.

Walling's work specializes in African American and Native American history and genealogy. He is the recipient of the Oliver Cromwell Black Historical Society and the Sons of the American Revolution. He resides in Stamford.

Registration is required. Please email mthsdirector@mths.org or call 518-589-6657.

The Mountain Top Historical Society mission is to discover, preserve, interpret, and share the Greene County Mountain Top’s unique history, culture and geology with residents as well as visitors from around the world. The mission is reflected on our website, www.mths.org, our Facebook page and our Instagram account where we share the latest information about our programming, hikes and archival activities. Registration required. Please email mthsdirector@mths.org or call 518-589-6657.