Events & Programs
events
Join us as we explore the Buffalo Soldiers and the African American military experience through our many events and activities.
Please check back soon for upcoming events.
VIRTUAL TALK: THE BLACK CATS
Oct 4 | 3:00 PM-4:00 PM
The Black Cats are generally associated with World War II African American Tank Destroyers Battalions. Join the Buffalo Soldiers National Museum in exploring the role and legacy of those famous units. Our war historian and museum archivist, Jason Fung, will also examine how their contributions impacted U.S. Military doctrine during and after World War II.
FREE – advanced registration required
2nd Annual Captain’s Legacy Golf Tournament
Sept 23 | 11 AM
Augusta Pines Golf Club
Please join us for our 2nd Annual Captain’s Legacy Golf Tournament. This exciting day of golf starts with check-in at 11:00 AM, followed by a delicious brunch and warm-up on the driving range. Play begins with a shotgun start at 1:00 PM followed by an awards banquet and prizes at 6:00 PM.
Proceeds will support Buffalo Soldiers National Museum’s mission to educate current and future generations about the stories and contributions of African Americans in the military through museum visitation, educational programming, and exhibitions.
Individual: $150
Team: $500
All registered golfers will receive a commemorative golf shirt. Sponsorships are also available.
Author Talks
We frequently host talks by authors who have written books related to the museum's mission and collection. These talks cover a wide range of topics related to history and culture and are an engaging way to learn more about the African American military experience.
UPCOMING TALKS
Dr. Robert Jefferson
April 19 | 6:30 PM-8:00 PM
Please join us for an in-person book discussion with Dr. Robert Jefferson, author of Fighting for Hope: African Americans and the Ninety-third Infantry Division in World War II and Postwar America.
Following the author’s talk, the audience is welcome to participate in a discussion and purchase the author’s book. Advance registration is required to attend, and talks are free unless stated otherwise.
PAST TALKS
- Dr. Robert Jefferson, Fighting for Hope: African Americans and the Ninety-third Infantry Division in World War II and Postwar America, April 2024
- Dr. Jesus Esparza, Raza Schools, November 2023
- Jaime Salazar, Mutiny of Rage, October 2023
- Dr. Janet Dewart Bell, Lighting the Fires of Freedom: African American Women in the Civil Rights Movement, March 2023
Programs
We offer a wide variety of ongoing events and activities. Our programs are open to the public throughout the year and feature learning workshops and family-friendly activities designed to inform, educate, and entertain.
Buffalo Soldier Youth
Outdoor Exploration PrograM
For middle and high school students aged 11 to 17, the Buffalo Soldiers National Museum and Texas Parks and Wildlife Department offer an exceptional outdoor exploration program at no cost.
Adults
Museum After Dark (M.A.D.)
Reenactment Program
Wayne Dehart
Actor
Wayne performs A Soldier’s Story, a reenactment of the story of a Buffalo Soldier.
He has been a mainstay in the Houston Theater scene for more than 25 years. Mr. DeHart’s career spans more than 100 stage productions. He has appeared in such films as “Robocop 2,” “A Perfect World,” and “Looper,” and such television programs as “Walker, Texas Ranger,” “Prison Break” and “Breaking Bad.”