No Mail, Low Morale: The 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion @ Spring Hill Branch

Program Type:

Library Program

Age Group:

Adults
  • Registration is required for this event.
  • Registration will open on January 23, 2026 @ 2:00pm.
  • This event is for registrants age Over 18 and above.

Event Details

In February 1945, members of the 6888th Central Postal Battalion arrived in Birmingham, England. Nicknamed the “Six Triple Eight,” they were the first and only all-Black WAC unit sent overseas during World War II. Explore the commitment, challenges, and sacrifices of the Six Triple Eight. Learn how their actions, along with thousands of other Black WACs, contributed to the Allied victory. Examine the legacy of their service and its impact on the civil rights movement. For adults. Space is limited. Registration required.

Presented via videoconference by the National Museum of the U.S. Army.