Coffee Talk at Kahuku- Trailblazers: Buffalo Soldiers in Hawaiʻi
Trailblazers: Buffalo Soldiers in Hawaiʻi
Buffalo Soldiers were among the first caretakers of our national parks. Park founders like Thomas Jaggar, geologist for Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO), knew they couldn’t build a national park alone. African American soldiers, nicknamed Buffalo Soldiers, were instrumental in building and protecting many national parks, including Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. Join park ranger Ben Hayes and learn the remarkable story of how one regiment of Buffalo Soldiers stationed in Hawai‘i carved a trail out of rough ʻaʻā lava rock to the top of Mauna Loa, assisted Dr. Jaggar in his field work, and left a legacy of hard work that served as a foundation for our national park.
Ben Hayes is the Chief of Interpretation and Education at Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. He holds bachelors and masters degrees in history and began his NPS career as a volunteer in 2006.
Attendees should be prepared for sun, rain, hot & cold conditions. Wear sturdy footwear and bring water.
Enter the Kahuku unit of Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park on the mauka (uphill) side of Highway 11 near mile marker 70.5, and meet near the parking area.
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This event is free to attend.
Location
Kahuku Unit Visitor Center - Hwy 11 near mile marker 70.5
Latitude and Longitude 19.064290, -155.677870
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Division of Interpretation
808-985-6011
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