Mail

info@buffalosoldier.us

Location

P.O. Box 292131
Sacramento, CA 95829

BUFFALO SOLDIERS

10th Cavalry, Company G of Northern California

Established in Sacramento in 1992

We re-create a Buffalo Soldier Company's journey during the Indian Wars Period which took place in the years from 1866 to 1891. The year our unit concentrates on is 1874.

Who We Are

We are the 10th Cavalry, Company G of Northern California, and a Buffalo Soldier living history group. Our chapter was established in Sacramento in 1992.

Act of Congress

Ninth and Tenth Calvary were created by an act of Congress in 1866

Accurate Accounts

We obtain and present factual information regarding the service of the Buffalo Soldiers in the Cavalry during the Indian Wars years and after.

Storytelling

We re-create a Buffalo Soldier Company's journey during the Indian Wars Period which took place in the years from 1866 to 1891. The year our unit concentrates on is 1874.

Authentic

We tell the story of not only the 10th Cavalry, but how people of color were first recruited into the military. There are many, many stories about Buffalo Soldiers, some true and some not.

Campsites

We can setup an authentic campsite with our horses, tents, camp fire and cooking utensils. We wear the official uniforms and use equipment that was issued to the Black Cavalry troopers.

Educational

We travel to parts of Northern California, visiting schools, organizations, churches, and to anyplace that wants our appearance for events to help us tell the real story of the Buffalo Soldiers.
  • FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

We are Buffalo Soldier living history group. 
We re-create a Buffalo Soldier Company during the Indian Wars Period the years 1866 –1891. 

The year our unit concentrates on is 1866.We are non-profit established to provide static display, information and historical appearances of the Buffalo Soldiers. 

We can be procured for any events that allow us to relay the information and true stories of the Buffalo Soldiers.

We try to make as many school and youth presentations a year that we can add to our busy schedule. The majority of our members are now retired and there are no scheduling limitations on what day we are able to participate in events. We have a number of the members that will make appearances with enough notification and time for our membership to vote our attendance or not.

History of Buffalo Soldiers

Named by the Indians partly because of the black men’s dark kinky hair was so similar to the Buffalo, the winter Buffalo coat they wore in the winter, and the color of their skin, but most importantly it was a sign of respect. The Indians felt that like the mighty Buffalo, the Black Soldier fought ferociously to the end. There were many stories about the black soldiers and Indian confrontations that spurred on the name Buffalo Soldier. From early in 1867 all Black military personnel were called Buffalo Soldiers. The black soldier was proud to be called a Buffalo Soldier because of the respect the name gave them. The tradition was carried over...

Buffalo Soldiers Past Events

California State Fair

Sleep Train Arena

Allensworth

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Company G Leaders

William Terrell

Historian / President

Bernard Ivey

Historian / Photographer

Bill Pettis

Historian / Vice President

Herb Terry

Historian / Weapons Expert

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About Us

We are the 10th Cavalry, Company G of Northern California, and a Buffalo Soldier living history group. Our chapter was established in Sacramento in 1992.

We re-create a Buffalo Soldier Company's journey during the Indian Wars Period which took place in the years from 1866 to 1891. The year our unit concentrates on is 1874.

Contact Us

Email

info@buffalosoldier.us

Location

P.O. Box 292131 Sacramento, CA 95829

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