Buffalo Soldiers were United States Army regiments composed exclusively of African American soldiers, formed during the 19th century to serve on the American frontier. On September 21, 1866, the 10th Cavalry Regiment was formed at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas.

Dec 7, 2017 · Buffalo soldiers were African American soldiers who mainly served on the Western frontier following the American Civil War. In 1866, six all-Black cavalry and infantry regiments...

Feb 21, 2025 · Buffalo soldier, nickname given to members of African American cavalry regiments of the U.S. Army who served in the western United States from 1867 to 1896, mainly fighting Indians on the frontier. The nickname was given by the Indians, but its significance is uncertain.

Buffalo Soldiers, down through the years, have worn the name with pride. African Americans have fought in military conflicts since colonial days. However, the Buffalo Soldiers, comprised of former slaves, freemen and Black Civil War soldiers, were the first to serve during peacetime.

The Buffalo Soldiers served as some of the first national park rangers when the U.S. Army served as the official administrator of Yosemite and Sequoia National Parks between 1891 and 1913. They protected the parks from illegal grazing, poachers, timber thieves and wildfires.

Sep 14, 2015 · Following the U.S. Civil War, regiments of African American men known as buffalo soldiers served on the western frontier, battling Native Americans and protecting settlers.

Jan 4, 2023 · Buffalo Soldiers served as the first rangers for the country's new national parks, long before the creation of the National Park Service. Explore and read the stories of these incredible men and their decorated history of over 85 years. Search through the different eras of the Buffalo Soldiers history to read stories from specific periods.