Marching Forward, Together

Dear Friends and Supporters,

As we close out 2024, I want to express my deepest gratitude for your generous support, which has propelled the Buffalo Soldiers National Museum’s (BSNM) mission to honor the legacy of African-American military service. Because of you, children discover new heroes, veterans are honored and supported, and our rich history continues to thrive. You have preserved African American history, inspired community resilience, and deepened understanding for everyone who walks through our doors.

Thanks to you, this year has been marked by incredible accomplishments:

• History came alive as we debuted The Buffalo Division in Action, a traveling exhibit highlighting the 92nd Infantry Division’s valor in World War II.
  
• Young minds were ignited with educational programs like Summer Youth Program and NASA Day, which brought students to the museum to engage with hands-on science and technology activities while learning about the ingenuity of Buffalo Soldiers.
  
• Our future took shape with the Ready & Forward Capital Campaign, which set the stage for restoring our historic building, expanding collections, planning exciting new immersive exhibitions across all three floors, and ensuring our long-term sustainability.
  
• Community ties reached new heights with the Captain’s Legacy Golf Tournament, a unifying event that supported our vital work.

Looking forward, 2025 promises to be a landmark year:

Centennial of Our Historic Home
We will celebrate 100 years of the Houston Light Guard Armory, the building we are proud to call home.

Juneteenth @ 160 Festival and Exhibition
From June 19-21, this three-day celebration will include Terms and Conditions: The Promise vs. The Reality exhibition, and a living history festival, highlighting the role of the United States Colored Troops in Juneteenth. These events will connect historic and contemporary perspectives on liberation and resilience.

The Ready & Forward Capital Campaign
With your help, we continue to work toward our $13 million goal to restore our historic building, enhance our collections, and ensure sustainability for the future of the museum.

As we march forward together into this milestone year, we aim to raise funds by year’s end to support our efforts. Your contributions allow us to preserve history, expand access, and create meaningful experiences that inspire future generations.

Giving Levels:

$50 – Supporting Community Essentials – On-site Monthly Food Distribution
Provides nutritious food for a veteran or family in need, ensuring food security

$100 – Inspiring Future Engineers and STEM Professionals
Funds a STEM Day or NASA Day, offering hands-on educational experiences that inspire youth in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

$250 – Increase Access to Enriching Education
Supports educational programming for local schools, such as guided tours and interactive workshops on the history and legacy of Buffalo Soldiers.

$500 – Bringing History to Life
Contributes to living history exhibitions, enabling re-enactors to portray Buffalo Soldiers and engage audiences with dynamic storytelling.

$1,000 – Increase Access to Collections
Improves public access to collections, funding digitization, or preservation projects that make historical artifacts and documents available to a wider audience.

$2,500 – Supporting Juneteenth @ 160
Supports the three-day Juneteenth @ 160 celebrations, including living history exhibits, educational programming, and performances that commemorate the legacy of the United States Colored Troops and Juneteenth.

Thank you for being an integral part of this journey. Together, we honor the past, celebrate the present, and build a resilient future.