They joined for a better life and to fight for their country. They served valiantly on foreign battlefields and in the face of egregious racism at home. Explore the places throughout the country that these African American men known as the Buffalo Soldiers helped build, protect and operate. Immerse yourself in their stories as you are enlightened by these inspiring and remarkable legacies.
Visit the NPS sites throughout the country where the Buffalo Soldiers were once part of.
Buffalo Soldiers served as the first rangers for the country's new national parks, long before the creation of the National Park Service.
Explore and read the stories of these incredible men and their decorated history of over 85 years.
Search through the different eras of the Buffalo Soldiers history to read stories from specific periods.
Find the stories of the Buffalo Soldiers sorted by the regiments of which the men served in.
Six companies of the 25th Infantry worked in what is now the park and built the precursor to the modern Mauna Loa Trail.
They protected the community of Skagway in spite of discrimination from those they served.
Explore the history of the 10th Cavalry in Arizona.
The Buffalo Soldiers Study has been completed and now is headed to Congress. Learn about and read the study focused on these patriots.
Browse through all of the Buffalo Soldier-related events going on at various NPS sites throughout the country.
Last updated: January 4, 2023
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