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Buffalo Soldiers in National Parks

Several white tents placed near the shoreline by a bay

A Rich History

Golden Gate National Recreation Area

A rich history of the Buffalo Soldiers

uniformed soldiers march in formation along a street with guns over their shoulders

Trail Builders

Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park

Six companies of the 25th Infantry worked in what is now the park and built the precursor to the modern Mauna Loa Trail.

Several army soldiers on horses pose for a photo

Frontier Protection

Fort Davis National Historic Site

After the Civil War, the Army re-established Ft. Davis to protect travelers on the San Antonio-El Paso road.

Several army soldiers on horses pose with their mounts on a large, felled tree.

First Rangers

Yosemite National Park

A condensed history of the Buffalo Soldiers and their purpose in national parks in the late 19th century and early 20th century.

Six soldiers stand and pose for a photo with three giant fish in the background

A Need for Law & Order

Klondike Gold Rush Nat'l Historical Park

They protected the community of Skagway in spite of discrimination from those they served.

Several african american mounted soldiers in formation

Cavalry in the Desert Southwest

Chiricahua National Monument

Explore the history of the 10th Cavalry in Arizona.

Army soldiers standing in a muddy field next to several horses

Ready, Forward!

Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers NM

The stories of the Buffalo Soldiers and one of the most recognized Buffalo Soldiers, Colonel Charles Young.

The 24th cavalry pin over top of a photo of soldiers in formation

A significant presence

Fort Vancouver National Historic Site

While stationed at Vancouver barracks, the Buffalo Soldiers of the 24th Infantry would play a significant role locally and nationally.

National Park Sites with Buffalo Soldiers History

The legacy of the Buffalo Soldiers spans over eight decades. A good part of their history coincides with the country's national parks. Explore the numerous sites in the national park system that have the distinction of possessing a history with these famed African American soldiers.