African American History in Texas

Name: African American History in Texas
Start: 2025-02-22T10:00:00-06:00
End: 2025-02-22T14:00:00-06:00
Location: Huntsville State Park, Ravens Lodge

Sat Feb 22 2025 at 10:00 am to 02:00 pm UTC-06:00

Huntsville State Park, Ravens Lodge | New Waverly

Publisher/HostHuntsville State Park - Texas Parks and Wildlife

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Celebrate Black History Month with the Buffalo Soldiers and the Civilian Conservation Corps at Huntsville SP
Hear stories about the Buffalo Soldiers life on the Texas Frontier. See historic photos of 25th Infantry Bicycle Corps and hear the amazing story of how these “Iron Riders” became the first African American mountain biker riders!
See how the CCC provided jobs and education to the African American Veterans that built Huntsville State Park. Their daily life, pay and benefits, games and struggles through their own words.
This program will take place at the Ravens Lodge at Huntsville State Park. There will be activities outside and inside, in case of bad weather, all activities will be inside. This program is free with your day pass. This program is accessible. Follow us on social media for up-to-date information.