Buffalo Soldiers National Museum
The Buffalo Soldiers National Museum, located in Houston, Texas, is a museum dedicated to the history and achievements of Buffalo Soldiers and African American soldiers from all of the branches of the United States Military.[1]
Founding
[edit]The museum was founded in 2001 by Vietnam veteran and military historian, Captain Paul Matthews.[2]
Collection and programs
[edit]Captain Matthews collected African American military memorabilia for thirty years prior to opening the museum. Many of the items in the museum's collection were donated by Matthews.[2]
The museum is open to the public for tours and events.[2]
Building
[edit]The museum moved from 1834 Southmore Blvd to 3816 Caroline Street in 2012. The new location, a building originally built in 1925, was the former headquarters the Houston Light Guards.[2]
In 2022, the museum received a grant from the National Trust for Historic Preservation's African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund to be used for building repairs.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ "Black History Month: Remembering the Buffalo Soldiers". khou.com. February 11, 2020. Retrieved 2022-07-25.
- ^ a b c d "TSHA | Buffalo Soldiers National Museum". www.tshaonline.org. Retrieved 2022-07-25.
- ^ "2022 African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund Grant Recipients | National Trust for Historic Preservation". savingplaces.org. Retrieved 2022-07-25.