Buffalo Soldiers: America’s First Park Rangers

Civil War Defenses of Washington

  • Sep 26, 2026 at 10:00 AM
  • Free

Meet Buffalo Soldier reenactors from the DC Chapter of the Buffalo Soldiers Association and discover how Buffalo Soldiers became some of America’s earliest national park protectors! Explore a special pop-up display, see historic uniforms, and discover stories of the Buffalo Soldiers and their adventures protecting places like Yosemite and Sequoia. And did you know Peirce Mill has its own Buffalo Soldier connection? Hattie Sewell, who once operated a popular concession at the mill, was married to Samuel Sewell, a veteran of the famed 10th U.S. Cavalry, one of the original Buffalo Soldier regiments!

Fees

This event is free to attend.

Location

Battleground National Cemetery, 6625 Georgia Avenue NW DC

Latitude and Longitude 38.970754, -77.026842

Schedule

Date:

Sep 26, 2026

Time:

10:00 AM

Duration:

3 hours

Contact Information

Bryan Cheeseboro
202-604-1673
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Event Type

  • Exhibition/Show
  • Living History
  • Talk
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