Buffalo Soldiers National Museum

The Buffalo Soldiers National Museum offers an intense look at African American history through the eyes of brave pioneers who faced diversity and war. Historical artifacts, papers, videos, and other historic collectables are showcased at this museum located in the heart of Houston's Museum District. This is the only museum in the United States of America primarily dedicated to preserving the legacy and honor of the African-American soldier, as well as African American men and women who fought for human dignity and honor during the late 1800s. The 9th Calvary is the origin of the legendary name “Buffalo Soldiers,” declared the motto proudly of “We Can and We Will.” The 24th and 25th Infantry Regiments occupied military posts in the south for more than twenty years. These soldiers protected posts, managed food supplies, built roads, and scouted territories during wartime.