Event

Henry O. Flipper, Colored Cadet at West Point

Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument

Fee:

Free. Free

Location: LAT/LONG: 39.707290, -83.890267


The Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument is located at 1120 US Highway E, Wilberforce, Ohio 45384.

Dates & Times

Date:

Saturday, January 11, 2025

Time:

2:00 PM

Duration:

45 minutes

Type of Event

Talk

The talk will begin at 2:00 pm.


Description

Join a Park Ranger for a 45-minute PowerPoint presentation on the first African American graduate from West Point, Henry Ossain Flipper.

Henry O. Flipper was born enslaved and became the first African American officer and graduate from the United States Military Academy at West Point in 1877. However, during his fifth year of service, on June 30, 1882, he was dishonorably discharged from the Army.

Flipper fought to regain his honor for the rest of his life. He continued to serve as a public servant, working for the Department of the Interior as well as an engineer.

Reservation or Registration: No

No reservation required.

Contact Information

Shelby Heyen
937-352-6757
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