2d Rhode Island Infantry 036 (U.S. Civil War) Black Coffee Mug

The 2d Rhode Island Infantry 036 refers to a military unit during the United States Civil War, specifically from the state of Rhode Island. This infantry regiment was one of numerous units mobilized by the Union Army to fight against the Confederate forces. The number '036' denotes its placement within the order of Union army regiments. Its participation in the war is marked by significant events such as the Battle of Antietam and the Battle of Gettysburg, among others. The regiment was notable for being one of the first African American units to serve in the Union Army after the Emancipation Proclamation, with a company consisting entirely of black soldiers.