About this Event
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
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Student Services Building University of Utah, 201 South 1460 East, Salt Lake City, United States
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