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the Sergeant Alfred B. Hilton Foundation

Sergeant Hilton was a son of Harford County, Maryland, a decorated hero of the United States Colored Troops (U.S.C.T.), celebrated for his unwavering courage at the Battle of New Market Heights near Hampton Roads, Virginia during the Civil War. As one of only 16 Medal of Honor recipients from the U.S.C.T. during the Civil War, he stands as a powerful reminder of dignity, leadership, and the commitment and importance of honoring our nation’s colors.

This foundation was created to honor that legacy, preserving his story, elevating the contributions of the U.S.C.T., and empowering communities through education, remembrance, and outreach.

We’re grateful you’re here. Join us as we carry his legacy into the future and create an impact that lasts for generations.

Thank You to Our Sponsors!

Brigadier General

APGFCU - Brigadier General sponsor

Colonel

BSC America, Bel Air Auto Auction

Godfrey Clayton

Freedom Federal Credit Union

Harford Bank

Corporal

AMES United Methodist Church

Winstar Hardison

Harford County Council President Pat Vincenti

Harford County Public Library

Potts Family Giving Fund

Stars and Stripes

Curtis and Jean Beulah

Evelynn Clayton

Godfrey Clayton

Owen Fowlkes

Sheriff Jeffrey Gahler

Laurel Bush Family Dentistry

Marcus Macon

Sue Nappi

Terry Roxann Redd-Wallace

Diane Sengstacke

Ron Stallings

Jim Thornton

David Woods

welcome to

the Sergeant Alfred B. Hilton Foundation

Sergeant Hilton was a son of Harford County, Maryland, a decorated hero of the United States Colored Troops (USCT), celebrated for his unwavering courage at the Battle of New Market Heights near Hampton Roads, Virginia during the Civil War. As one of only 16 Medal of Honor recipients from the USCT during the Civil War, he stands as a powerful reminder of dignity, leadership, and the commitment and importance of honoring our nation’s colors.

This foundation was created to honor that legacy, preserving his story, elevating the contributions of the USCT, and empowering communities through education, remembrance, and outreach.

We’re grateful you’re here. Join us as we carry his legacy into the future and create an impact that lasts for generations.


Thank You to Our Sponsors!

 Harford County Native

Medal Of Honor Recipient

 Harford County Native

Medal Of Honor Recipient

 How We Serve

Serving is at the heart of who we are. We are deeply committed to honoring SGT Alfred B. Hilton and the United States Colored Troops because preserving their legacy is not just our mission, it is our responsibility and our privilege.

Creating and Supporting

 Lasting Tributes


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Restoring and Preserving

U.S.C.T. Burials in Harford County 

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Public Recognition and Education

SGT Alferd B. Hilton and The U.S.C.T.

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 How We Serve

Serving is at the heart of who we are. We are deeply committed to honoring SGT Alfred B. Hilton and the United States Colored Troops because preserving their legacy is not just our mission, it is our responsibility and our privilege.

Creating and Supporting

 Lasting Tributes


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Restoring and Preserving

U.S.C.T. Burials in Harford County 

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Public Recognition and Education

SGT Alfred B. Hilton and The U.S.C.T.

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Support The Foundation

You Can Help


Make an online donation

When you give online, you help preserve the legacy of Sgt. Alfred B. Hilton, honor the courage of the United States Colored Troops, and ensure future generations understand their vital role in American history.

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Become a sponsor

Becoming a sponsor of the Sgt. Alfred B. Hilton Foundation means investing in legacy, education, and community impact. Your support helps preserve the powerful history of Sgt. Hilton and the United States Colored Troops while expanding scholarships, educational programs, and public memorial efforts that inspire future generations. Together, we honor courage, uplift youth, and ensure that this important story continues to be seen, heard, and remembered.

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Become a monthly donor

Becoming a monthly donor is a meaningful way to stand with us in ongoing service and remembrance. Your consistent support helps ensure the legacy of SGT Alfred B. Hilton and the United States Colored Troops is honored, preserved, and passed on, month after month, generation after generation.

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Buy our new merchandise

Wear your support with purpose. Our gear honors Sgt. Alfred B. Hilton and the United States Colored Troops.

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The United States Colored

Troops U.S.C.T.

The United States Colored Troops (U.S.C.T.) were African American regiments formed during the Civil War who served with extraordinary courage and resolve, despite facing unequal treatment and heavy losses. By war’s end, they made up nearly one-tenth of the Union Army and suffered casualty rates far higher than their white counterparts, yet they fought with distinction and honor, forever proving their worth as soldiers and defenders of the nation.

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