National Buffalo Soldiers Day Commemoration

JOIN SEMA HADITHI FOUNDATION FOR OUR 2ND ANNUAL NATIONAL BUFFALO SOLDIERS DAY COMMEMORATION

In 1992, the United States Congress passed a law designating July 28th as Buffalo Soldiers Day. Since then, commemorations honoring the Buffalo Soldiers have been held throughout the United States. This day commemorates the formation of the first regular Army regiments comprising African American soldiers in 1866.

Did you know that Buffalo Soldiers were stationed in Utah? Not only were they stationed here but TWO units were assigned here: 24th Infantry and 9th Calvary.

At this event we will have:

*Presentation of NEW upcoming Buffalo Soldiers Historic Trail we are working on with Utah State Preservation Office

*Buffalo Soldier artifacts

*Buffalo Soldier exhibit

PRESENTERS

Ian Wright - Cultural Site Stewardship Coordinator, Utah State Historic Preservation Office

Robert Burch – Exec Director, Sema Hadithi Foundation

Chris Merritt - State Historic Preservation Officer, Utah State Historic Preservation Office

Tom Flanagen – United States Forest Service

Paisley Rekdal – Distinguished Prof of Lit, U of U & Former Utah Poet Laureate

Gary Harter - Exec Dir of the State of Utah Veterans & Military Affairs, Utah Governor’s

Cabinet

TIME: 6:00 p m– 7:30 pm

LOCATION:

University of Utah

Student Union Bldg

4th Floor

Panorama E Room

201 S 1460 E, SLC 84112

FREE ATTENDANCE

Due to LIMITED SEATING please register to attend

Historic photo of 24th Infantry Buffalo Soldiers courtesy of Ft. Douglas Military Museum

Host or Publisher Sema Hadithi Af Am Heritage & Culture Foundation