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Fort Davis National Historic SitePhoto of snow-covered Post Hospital at Fort Davis National Historic Site.
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10th Cavalry reenactors performing intricate mounted drill on parade ground at Fort Davis.
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Following the Civil War, African-American soldiers were offered the chance to serve in the U.S. peacetime Army. Facing hardships from both inside and out, the Buffalo Soldiers carved a name for themselves in history. Learn more at: www.bsu.edu/eft/
Fort Davis National Historic Site photo of post hospital.  

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When the post hospital restoration project is completed, the north ward and the post surgeon's office will be refurnished to the 1880's. Visitors will also be able to view exhibits in the hospital steward's room. The post hospital at Fort Davis was state-of-the-art for its time.

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Last Updated: March 30, 2009 at 10:37 EST