Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers

About Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers

Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument preserves the home and legacy of Colonel Charles Young, the third African American graduate of West Point and highest-ranking Black officer in the U.S. Army at the time of his death. The monument honors the Buffalo Soldiers, African American cavalry and infantry regiments who served on the western frontier after the Civil War. Managed by the National Park Service, the site includes Young's restored home and tells the story of his military service and civil rights advocacy. The monument serves as an important reminder of African American contributions to military history and the struggle for equality.