While there are many artists who have turned their attention to historical art none have done so with the enthusiasm, insight and dedication than Don Troiani. During the past quarter of a century Troiani has created more than sixty images of the American Civil War. One of his images depicts the 1st South Carolina Volunteers - (African Descent) in full dress uniform.

Born in New York in 1949. He is the son of an accomplished commercial artist who encouraged him and kept him supplied with paper, paint and direction.

His work is represented in the collections of many of the nations military institutions, including; the U.S. Army War College, U.S. Marine Corps Museum, Command and Staff College, U.S. Army National Guard, West Point Museum, the Pentagon and the U.S. Calvary Museum at Fort Riley, Kansas.