title: 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Regiment
text: # 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Regiment
  
  The 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Regiment is a ceremonial Foot guards regiment of the Massachusetts Army National Guard. It takes its name from the famous 54th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment and is a public duties unit.
  
  ## History
  
  The 54th assumes the history of the 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, which preceded it and which fought in the American Civil War, being at that time the second African-American regiment. The 54th was made famous through its representation in the 1989 film Glory.
  
  The unit was raised on November 21, 2008, and designated the Massachusetts National Guard ceremonial unit, forming an honor guard at military funerals and other state functions. It was invited to march in President Barack Obama's inaugural parade.
  
  