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“The trading cards are a great way to engage us in our history as a nation, both here in New Bedford and throughout the northeast United States.” According to Superintendent Nersesian, the cards also provide an incentive to families to visit all 23 parks which offer the cards. “The trading cards are vehicles for telling some ‘lesser-known’ stories-including the stories of civilians, women, and African-Americans,” said Superintendent Jen Nersesian. For his bravery in the battle, he became the first African-American to earn the Medal of Honor, the nation’s highest military award. One card, for example, features William Carney of New Bedford, who was wounded three times during the bloody assault on Fort Wagner near Charleston, South Carolina. While the cards address both major battles and famous generals, they also tell the story of everyday people who participated in the Civil War. Ways to “earn” a trading card include participating in a ranger-led tour or answering a question about their visit to the park. The ten cards available at New Bedford are part of a series of 189 cards that may be obtained at participating national parks throughout the northeastern United States while the National Park Service observes the Civil War 150th anniversary (2011-2015). Now, New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park is offering free trading cards featuring figures of the Civil War who had ties to the city.
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Trading cards have been popular for generations, from images of sports figures to movie stars. Carney Academy in New Bedford is named after William Carney.