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Who were the Buffalo Soldiers?
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The Buffalo Soldiers Research Museum will research the histories of individuals who served in the United States Army’s 38th, 39th, 40th, 41st, 24th, and 25th Infantries and the 9th, 10th, 27th and 28th Horse Cavalry Regiments.
Our primary research effort focuses on enlisted soldiers who served this country but have not been documented. Only one African American female soldier’s story has been uncovered by Phillip Thomas Tucker. His book Cathy Williams: From Slave to Female Buffalo Soldier tells her story of service in the 38th U.S. Infantry, Company A. There are more untold stories that need to be documented. Those who have ancestors that served in any of these units can contact us and we will investigate their military histories.
The Buffalo Soldiers Research Museum will also collect, conserve, and exhibit selected military artifacts from 1866 to 1945. We will use our collections and resources to advance the scholarly study of the Buffalo Soldiers.
Unknown Trooper Camp Lockett, CA (circa 1940)
Creating a Contemporary History Museum
Creating a museum is a physical and intellectual adventure. It is exciting but daunting work especially when the structure, artifacts, and histories are not in a central location. A museum is a building, place, or institution devoted to the acquisition, conservation, study, exhibition, and educational interpretation of objects having scientific, historical, or artistic value. The Buffalo Soldiers Research Museum will also incorporate the “essence” of the people who used the artifacts.
Buffalo Soldiers Research Museum Goals
- To established a historic house museum in the inner city of Indianapolis, Indiana
- To reach the under-served communities who do not typically visit history museums (not just design outreach programs without their input). Research suggests that this audience learns best in a stimulating environment. We plan to incorporate hands-on and interactive exhibits. Educational resources will be available for researchers and educators, also.
- To work with individuals and small groups in an effective private setting that encourages learning.
- To
partner with communities, organizations, and other museums to promote
history and museum education among youth, especially youth-of-color.
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