Buffalo Soldiers National Museum

Buffalo Soldiers National Museum
1834 Southmore
Houston, TX 77004
Phone: 713-942-8920
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In 1866, through an act of Congress, legislation was adopted to create six all African American Army units.  The recruits came from varied backgrounds including former slaves and veterans from service in the Civil War.   The nickname buffalo soldiers began with the Cheyenne warriors in 1867. The actual Cheyenne translation was Wild Buffalo. The nickname was given out of respect and the fierce fighting ability of the 10th cavalry. Overtime, Buffalo Soldiers became a generic term for all African American soldiers.

The mission and goals of the Buffalo Soldiers National Museum are to interpret, articulate, collect, display and preserve historical artifacts, documents, videos, prints and other historical memorabilia which details the history of the brave men and women who overcame extreme adversity while gallantly fighting the great American wars.

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