Buffalo Soldiers Travel Guide

This show features the U.S. Mint Texas State Quarter.
“The Texas quarter is the third of 2004 and the 28th in the 50 State Quarters Program. The quarters are issued in the order the states were admitted into the Union. On December 29, 1845, Texas became the 28th state to be admitted into the Union. The Texas quarter incorporates the distinctive outline of the State with a superimposed star and the inscription, “The Lone Star State.” The lariat encircling the design is symbolic of the cattle and cowboy history of Texas and the frontier spirit.” – U.S. Mint 

Here’s a Buffalo Soldiers travel guide with places to visit, learn and experience more about their legacy. They served for over 80 years across the American frontier, protecting roads, building infrastructure, and even serving as the first national park rangers.

Location: Fort Davis, Texas
Why visit: One of the best-preserved Buffalo Soldiers forts in America.

What you’ll experience:

• Original barracks and officer quarters

• Living history demonstrations

• Exhibits on the 9th and 10th Cavalry

Buffalo Soldiers stationed here protected travelers, escorted mail, and built telegraph lines across West Texas.

Location: Houston, Texas
Website: https://buffalosoldiersmuseum.org

What you’ll experience:

• Uniforms, weapons, and artifacts

• Interactive exhibits

• Full Buffalo Soldiers historical timeline

This is the only museum in the U.S. dedicated primarily to Buffalo Soldiers.

Location: San Angelo, Texas
Website: https://fortconcho.com

What you’ll experience:

• Original cavalry barracks

• Parade grounds

• Living history programs

Buffalo Soldiers from the 10th Cavalry served here.

Location: El Paso, Texas
Website: https://home.army.mil/bliss

What you’ll experience:

• Buffalo Soldiers memorial statue

• Military heritage exhibits

Buffalo Soldiers were among the first park rangers, protecting Yosemite and Sequoia National Parks.

Website: https://www.nps.gov/yose

What you’ll experience:

• Interpretive exhibits on Buffalo Soldiers

• Historic ranger patrol routes

Website: https://www.nps.gov/seki

Buffalo Soldiers built roads and protected giant sequoia groves.

Location: Sierra Vista, Arizona
Website: https://home.army.mil/huachuca

Home of the legendary 10th Cavalry.

Location: Fort Bayard, New Mexico
Website: https://fortbayard.org

Buffalo Soldiers protected settlers and patrolled frontier territory here.

Location: Leavenworth, Kansas
Website: https://home.army.mil/leavenworth

Buffalo Soldiers regiments were formed and trained here after the Civil War.

Website: https://www.nps.gov/yell

Buffalo Soldiers served as park rangers before the National Park Service existed.

Location: Lawton, Oklahoma
Website: https://sill-www.army.mil

Buffalo Soldiers played key roles in frontier patrols.

Location: Crawford, Nebraska
Website: https://outdoornebraska.gov

Home of the famous 9th Cavalry.

Location: Washington, DC
Website: https://nmaahc.si.edu

Buffalo Soldiers exhibits, artifacts, and uniforms.

Location: Washington, DC
Website: https://americanhistory.si.edu

Military history collections include Buffalo Soldiers.

Location: Fort Garland, Colorado
Website: https://fortgarlandmuseum.org

Buffalo Soldiers protected settlers and mail routes here.

Website: https://www.nps.gov/subjects/buffalosoldiers/index.htm

Includes historic routes across:
-Texas
-New Mexico
-Arizona
-California

If choosing one place:
Fort Davis National Historic Site (Texas)
This is one of the most complete and authentic Buffalo Soldiers experiences in America.

Texas → New Mexico → Arizona → California
This follows the actual frontier path Buffalo Soldiers rode.

• Fort Davis, TX

• Fort Huachuca, AZ

• Yosemite National Park

• Buffalo Soldiers National Museum, Houston