Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument

Youngsholm on a day of a Commissioning Ceremony in 2015
Throughout his life, Charles Young overcame countless obstacles in his ascent to prominence. In spite of overt racism and stifling inequality, Young rose through the military ranks to become one of the most respected leaders of his time. A well-rounded man with a steadfast devotion to duty, Young led by example and inspired a generation of new leaders.
Map showing location of park.
Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument Announces Adjusted Hours of Operation
The historic home and museum at Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument will resume its regular operating hours on Friday, January 31, 2025. Operations will run five days a week, Wednesday through Sunday from 9 A.M. to 4:30 P.M.
light gray two story brick building with a porch that is covered by a roof with dark gray pillars holding up the roof. There is green grass in the foreground. A cement sidewalk goes to the front of the porch stairs that leads into the home.
Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument Winter Visitor Hours
The historic home and museum at Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument will shift to winter hours closed on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays starting November 8, 2024. The home and museum will be open to the public from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Friday through Sunday. The museum includes exhibits on the life and legacy of Brigadier General Charles Young, the third African American graduate of West Point and the highest-ranking African American officer in the U.S. Army until his death in 1922, and the Buffalo Soldiers from 1866 through the Korean War.
A large grey house with dark grey shutters with a green lawn out front under a blue sky
Photo by NPS / Tom Engberg
A large gray stone boulder with a bronze plaque on it indicating a national historical landmark
Photo by NPS / Tom Engberg
An African American man in a military uniform holding a sabre and wearing a cap sitting in a chair
Photo by National Afro-American Museum & Cultural Center
An African American man in a military uniform sitting high on a horse being saluted by a boy
Photo by National Afro-American Museum & Cultural Center
An african american family posing for a portrait with the mother standing behind the father and kids
Photo by National Afro-American Museum & Cultural Center
A long row of African American soldiers standing at attention
Photo by U.S. Army
Several African American soldiers standing and sitting for a casual portrait
Photo by Library of Congress
African American soldiers sitting, kneeling and standing for a casual photo
Photo by U.S. Army
Several african american soldiers on horseback parading down a dirt road.
Photo by Library of Congress
Several African American soldiers waving while standing and sitting on a boat's deck
Photo by Library of Congress
Three African American soldiers holding rifles and walking amongst tall grass and brush
Photo by Library of Congress