Historical Trail Project - May 20th 2010
Join us in commemorating a trail originally trekked by US Army Soldiers who protected our National Parks until 1914. In 1903 Buffalo Soldiers of the 9th Calvary lead by Captain Charles Young, were garrisoned at the Presideo in San Francisco. Among other duties, they were stewards of Yosemite and Sequia National Parks. They rested in Los Banos on day 7 of their 16 day journey by horseback from the Presideo to Sequoia.
This Historical Trail Project is currently in the planning stages. The scope of which will be shared in a up coming blog. Overall the this project is an effort to help bring to light the contributions made by Charles Young and that of the Buffalo Soldier.
Donations of any amount are greatly appreciated. If you are interested in knowing more or would like to help send us an email. We look forward to hearing from you.
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Did You Know?
Enlisted men in the Buffalo Soldier regiments were paid thirteen dollars a month plus room, board, and uniform. The enlistment period was five years.
Bill Passes Markup
Thanks to the diligent efforts, of people like you and those in Washington D.C. such as Representative Jackie Speier and her staff staff, (who introduced the Bill), H.R. 4491 is gaining a foothold in Washington.
H.R. 4491: Buffalo Soldiers in the National Parks Study Act is poised to reach the House floor soon. It now [...]
James Hall 1877-1955 - Photo By Geneva Brett
Buffalo Soldier Found in Los Banos Cemetery!
Private James “Jim” Hall, has been resting in Los Banos since 1955; he was recently “found” by local historian David Dieckmann who actually remembers him from his youth!
Private Hall, along with the other Buffalo Soldiers of the 24th Infantry rested in Los Banos [...]
Historical Trail
H.R. 4491 Buffalo Soldiers in the National Parks Study Act - Witness Testimony
On behalf of every Veteran who has ever served this great nation, I thank you for the opportunity to testify in support of H.R. 4491. My name is Geneva Marie Brett; I’m a Realtor/Broker Associate, Vice President of the Los Banos Buffalo [...]
Photo By David Simms
Our trip to Washington D.C. to testify before the House Subcommittee on National Parks Forests & Public Lands in support of Congresswoman Jackie Speier’s Bill HR 4491 ‘the Buffalo Soldiers in the National Parks Study Act’ last week was amazing!
First of all, the support we got for this trip was humbling! So many of [...]
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Dear Fellow American,
Rarely in life are we gifted the opportunity to truly make a difference in American History. Even rarer is that all that’s required to do so is the simple writing of a letter that will become a part of the Congressional Record forever. Please, join us in supporting [...]
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