From the Sergeant's Desk
2017 has been a year full of Anniversaries. Fort Richardson celebrated their 150th Anniversary in April. This past October Fort Stockton and Fort Griffin celebrated their 150th Anniversaries. Fort Davis celebrated their 150th this year as well. Fort Concho will celebrate their 150th in December and this Christmas will mark the 150th Anniversary of the Battle of Fort Lancaster.
Fort Stockton is particularly important to the Buffalo Soldiers because it was the first Regimental Headquarters for the 9th Cavalry after they left San Antonio. You will notice on their coins pictured above the Guard House at Fort Stockton. It was the very first structure completed by the 9th Cavalry at Fort Stockton. The reason why it was the first is because of a mutiny resulting in the death of an officer while the 9th moved from San Antonio to Fort Stockton. This was a rather rough start for the 9th but at the Battle of Fort Lancaster they would redeem themselves and prove they were good soldiers.
This Veteran's Day the Buffalo Soldiers want to salute our Military, our Frontier Forts and our fellow living historians that help tell the stories of the the Soldiers and these Forts they served at. It is all our goal to help keep History Alive and remember we all had a part to play in the building of this country!
Passing on the Legacy
Ready Forward! We Can.. We Will!
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Texas Parks & Wildlife - Buffalo Soldiers
We look forward to seeing you further down the trail!
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