Donations
Honor the legacy of African American Soldiers
Your Donation Matters
Every donation made to the Buffalo Soldiers National Museum is a contribution to our mission of educating the public on the history of African American Soldiers and their contributions to defending this nation. Your donation, no matter the size, helps fund our mission of sharing the stories, knowledge, and achievements of America’s African American armed forces personnel while building pride and patriotism throughout our communities.
Offline Donations
In order to make an offline donation we ask that you please follow these instructions:
- Make a check payable to “Buffalo Soldiers National Museum”
- On the memo line of the check, please indicate that the donation is for “Buffalo Soldiers National Museum”
- Please mail your check to:
Buffalo Soldiers National Museum
3816 Caroline Street
Houston, TX 77004
All contributions will be gratefully acknowledged and are tax-deductible.
Marching Forward Together
Do you hear the soldiers marching? Every step we take in reclaiming our history uncovers new stories and perspectives to share. For Women’s History Month, we highlight the extraordinary courage of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, known as the “Six Triple Eight.”
The groundbreaking all-Black, all-female unit during World War II. Comprised of African American women, they were tasked with sorting and delivering mail to soldiers overseas, ensuring that vital correspondence reached troops, boosting morale, and keeping them connected to their loved ones. Despite facing racial and gender-based discrimination, these women overcame significant challenges to fulfill their mission. Their role was crucial in maintaining communication lines and supporting the war effort, and they made history as one of the first African American female units to serve overseas during the war.
Join us in making this campaign a testament to their legacy by supporting our mission.
The Ready and Forward Campaign
One of the nation’s treasures, The Historic Houston Light Guard Armory, has faced many years of neglect which has caused the building to deteriorate. In its 94-year history, it has also been struck by many hurricanes, tropical storms, and vandalism. Since the Center of African American Military History, dba BSNM, purchased the building, we have made it our mission to renovate, restore, preserve and revitalize this space to its natural condition with a modern touch.
Thanks to all of you for your support throughout the years, and welcome to our new supporters and friends of the Buffalo Soldiers National Museum, housed in the historic 1925 historical Houston Light Guard Armory at 3816 Caroline Street.
Join us in our current campaign to totally restore and preserve the armory, hire more professional museum staff, retire debt of the armory, and establish an endowment to keep the armory looking good for generations to come!
For Offline Donations:
In order to make an offline donation we ask that you please follow these instructions:
- Make a check payable to “Buffalo Soldiers National Museum”
- On the memo line of the check, please indicate that the donation is for “Buffalo Soldiers National Museum”
- Please mail your check to:
Buffalo Soldiers National Museum
3816 Caroline Street
Houston, TX 77004
All contributions will be gratefully acknowledged and are tax-deductible.
Cathay Williams Society Planned Giving Program
Cathay Williams was the only known female African American Buffalo Soldier. She was the first black woman to be documented for her service in the U.S. Army before women were officially allowed to enlist.
Including the CAAMH dba BSNM in your plans will enable us to continue to advance the mission of our institution and provide historical resources for years to come. Your future gift would go to support operations, youth programming, exhibitions, collections and archives.
There are many ways to make a planned gift to the CAAMH dba BSNM that will provide benefits to you and the Museum, including:
- Naming the Museum in a will or estate plan.
- Designating life insurance proceeds or donating an insurance policy.
- Making the Museum a beneficiary of your retirement plan, IRA, 401(k), 203(b).
- Establishing a charitable trust with the Museum.
- Transferring real estate to the Museum through a life estate.
- Promising a gift of a work (or works) of art that the Museum has agreed to accept.
Other Ways to Give
Artifact Donations
Thank you for your interest in donating to Buffalo Soldiers National Museum. Unfortunately, we are not accepting donations at this time. Please check back for updates.
