They joined for a better life and to fight for their country. They served valiantly on foreign battlefields and in the face of egregious racism at home. Explore the places throughout the country that these African American men known as the Buffalo Soldiers helped build, protect and operate. Immerse yourself in their stories as you are enlightened by these inspiring and remarkable legacies.
Eighty-Five Years of Courage, Valor & Heroism
Visit Buffalo Soldiers Sites
Visit the NPS sites throughout the country where the Buffalo Soldiers were once part of.
This Month's National Park Getaway
Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers NM honors the legacy of the legendary Buffalo Soldiers and one of their most distinguished leaders.
The Buffalo Soldiers
Explore and read the stories of these incredible men and their decorated history of over 85 years.
Buffalo Soldiers Timeline
Search through the different eras of the Buffalo Soldiers history to read stories from specific periods.
Buffalo Soldiers Regiments
Find the stories of the Buffalo Soldiers sorted by the regiments of which the men served in.
Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park
Six companies of the 25th Infantry worked in what is now the park and built the precursor to the modern Mauna Loa Trail.
Klondike Gold Rush Nat'l Historical Park
They protected the community of Skagway in spite of discrimination from those they served.
Chiricahua National Monument
Explore the history of the 10th Cavalry in Arizona.
The Buffalo Soldiers Study
The Buffalo Soldiers Study has been completed and now is headed to Congress. Learn about and read the study focused on these patriots.
Buffalo Soldier Events
Browse through all of the Buffalo Soldier-related events going on at various NPS sites throughout the country.
Last updated: February 20, 2021