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  • Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument

    25th Infantry Bicycle Corps

    • Type: Guest Speakers
    • Locations: Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument
    • Grade Levels: Adult Education
    • Subject(s): Social Studies
    Group of Soldiers walking with bicycles in an open prairie

    In the late 1890s, the bicycle grew in popularity as a mode of transportation. This sparked a curiosity for their use in the military. Lieutenant James A. Moss of the 25th Infantry volunteered to test this idea. Learn how the newly formed 25th Infantry Bicycle Corps journeyed over 2000 miles across the varied American landscape from Fort Missoula Montana to St. Louis Missouri. Discover the challenges and triumphs faced by the Buffalo Soldiers on their ride into history.

Last updated: July 25, 2023