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Lesson Plan: “Buffalo Soldiers”

In 1866, Congress established the U.S. Army’s all-Black 9th and 10th Cavalry Regiments and the 24th and 25th Infantry Regiments, later known as the “Buffalo Soldiers,” to serve on the western frontier. The last of the original four Buffalo Soldier units was disbanded in 1951.

Resources include a PowerPoint slide deck and handout. Students learn about the Buffalo Soldiers and make connections to their prior knowledge in order to explore the significance of this celebrated military unit in historical and cultural context.

  • One class period, 15-20 minutes total