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Buffalo Soldiers & National Parks

Grade Level:
Adult Education
Subject:
Social Studies

Before the creation of the National Park Service, the US Army were assigned to manage national parks. This included the Buffalo Soldiers who were assigned to protect parks such as Yosemite, General Grant, and Sequoia National Parks.

Discover the legacy of the Buffalo Soldiers in our National Parks and how their contribution across the American landscape continues to be captured and preserved for future generations to learn and explore.

To request this program in person or virtually from the Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument please email us.

Tags: buffalo soldier national park us army park rangers charles young yellowstone national park sequoia kings canyon national parks african american history african american army

Last updated: January 13, 2024