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Buffalo Soldiers Program- Texas Parks and Wildlife Honoring those who bravely served in the first African-American regular army regiments (1867-1952).

Join us this Saturday, September 26th at Abilene State Park as we kick off exploring the Historic Trails of the Buffalo ...
09/22/2026

Join us this Saturday, September 26th at Abilene State Park as we kick off exploring the Historic Trails of the Buffalo Soldiers!

The Texas Buffalo Soldiers Heritage Trail Comes to Life at Abilene State Park!

Step into history and experience the legacy of the Buffalo Soldiers like never before! Join us on September 26th, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., as we celebrate the official launch of the Texas Buffalo Soldiers Heritage Trail, a statewide tourism initiative honoring the courage, service, and enduring influence of African American soldiers who served along the Texas frontier in the 19th century.

This free, family-friendly celebration invites visitors of all ages to explore a Buffalo Soldiers encampment, complete with immersive demonstrations of frontier-era living. Meet living history educators from across Texas, discover the skills these soldiers mastered, and learn how their contributions helped shape Texas history.

Event Highlights:

A guided hike through the scenic beauty of Abilene State Park
Engaging historical presentations
Interactive booths and hands-on activities for families, students, and history enthusiasts.

What to Know Before You Go:

Meet at: The Historic Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) Concession Building.
Bring: Dress for the weather, comfortable walking shoes, and plenty of drinking water.
Cost: Included with regular park admission. Entry is free with a Texas State Park Pass.

While this event is a come and go, we will have some short presentations from Buffalo Soldiers Staff and special guests at the CCC Building

Step into history and discover the legacy of the Buffalo Soldiers!Join us as we celebrate the launch of the Texas Buffal...
09/11/2026

Step into history and discover the legacy of the Buffalo Soldiers!

Join us as we celebrate the launch of the Texas Buffalo Soldiers Heritage Trail, a new statewide tourism experience honoring the courage, service, and lasting impact of African American soldiers who served along the Texas frontier in the 19th century.

The event includes:
🥾 A guided hike through Abilene State Park
👩‍🏫 Engaging historical presentations
🎨 Interactive booths and hands-on activities for all ages

📍 Meet us at The Historic Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) Concession Building in Abilene State Park

👉 Event details here: t.ly/psXgj
🎟️ Make reservation in advance here: t.ly/79Fbz

08/14/2026

On this day in 1906, a controversial incident unfolded in Brownsville, Texas, that would follow a group of Black U.S. Army soldiers for more than six decades. Members of the 25th U.S. Infantry, stationed at Fort Brown, were accused of firing into the town shortly after midnight, killing a bartender and wounding a police officer. The soldiers, many of whom had already faced racial discrimination and hostility in Brownsville, denied involvement, and investigators never identified individual gunmen. After the soldiers refused to implicate anyone, they were accused of maintaining a “conspiracy of silence.” President Theodore Roosevelt responded by ordering 167 enlisted men discharged without honor, creating one of the largest mass dismissals in U.S. Army history and sparking a national debate over race, evidence, and due process. Decades later, the case was reexamined, and in 1972 the Army changed the soldiers’ discharges to honorable. The only surviving veteran, Dorsie Willis, later received a $25,000 settlement.

07/28/2026

Happy Buffalo Soldiers Day

07/28/2026

Bringing history to life 🤝

Today on Buffalo Soldiers Day we honor the formation of the first Army regiments made up of African American soldiers, a legacy of courage and service that continues to inspire.

📆 Save the date for Sept. 26 and join us at Abilene State Park for the Buffalo Soldiers Heritage Trail to celebrate this incredible history together.

07/07/2026

A breezy summer day at Fort Davis!

Happy Independence Day! The Buffalo Soldiers are headed out to Fort Davis to help celebrate America's 250th Birthday!The...
07/04/2026

Happy Independence Day!

The Buffalo Soldiers are headed out to Fort Davis to help celebrate America's 250th Birthday!

The Smithsonian Is Coming to the Big Bend Region! Partner organizations in Alpine and throughout the Big Bend region are celebrating this visit from the Smithsonian by hosting innovation-themed events and activities. At Fort Davis, a satellite exhibit will be on display throughout the exhibit run, spotlighting McDonald Observatory’s dark-sky science, the Buffalo Soldiers at Fort Davis National Historic Site, the Chihuahuan Desert Nature Center, and more.

Come out to Fort Davis and help us celebrate American 250 with the TPWD Buffalo Soldiers as they bring the stories of these soldiers to life where they actually lived at Fort Davis National Historic Site.

Join us today from 2-3:30pm for our Teen Reading Program!
06/24/2026

Join us today from 2-3:30pm for our Teen Reading Program!

Join us today for the Limestone County Juneteenth Festival from 11am-5pm!See you there!
06/19/2026

Join us today for the Limestone County Juneteenth Festival from 11am-5pm!

See you there!

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