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Museum commemorates National Buffalo Soldiers Day with free community event

Museum commemorates National Buffalo Soldiers Day with free community event (Copyright 2023 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.)

HOUSTON – The Buffalo Soldiers National Museum hosted a free community event Saturday in honor of National Buffalo Soldiers Day.

Dozens of families gathered at the museum to commemorate the first African-American army units, formed 157 years ago.

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Visitors learned about the stories and contributions of African-Americans in the military.

Organizers said the event was a perfect opportunity for families to engage with history and the ongoing sacrifices of modern day buffalo soldiers.

For more information on upcoming events at the Buffalo Soldiers National Museum, click here.


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