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Presidio of San FranciscoLombard Gate, Spanish American War, 1898
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Presidio of San Francisco
The Buffalo Soldiers Exhibit
Buffalo Soldiers exhibit panel

Panel from the Fort Point exhibit.

Although the Buffalo Soldiers never served at Fort Point, this National Historic Site has a permanent exhibit of photographs and associated text on the history of African Americans in the Army. The exhibit focuses in particular on the Buffalo Soldier regiments. This exhibit is located on the second floor (this area is not wheelchair accessible).
 
Panama-Pacific Exposition at night  

Did You Know?
Held to celebrate the completion of the Panama Canal, the 1915 Panama-Pacific International Exposition drew thousands of visitors to today's Marina district and Presidio bayfront.

Last Updated: May 06, 2008 at 17:20 EST