9th and 10th Horse Cavalry Buffalo Soldiers Museum

Mission

The mission of the Buffalo Soldiers Museum is to educate, preserve and present the history and outstanding contributions of America’s Buffalo Soldiers, 1866 - 1948 including World War I & II and the notable history in Washington State.  Making the museum a place where arts & culture exchange link to a better community.  Buffalo Soldiers Museum is a place to learn and grow.  We support our military past, present and future. 

Description

History, Culture and Connections

The Buffalo Soldiers Museum is proud to launch a transformative Public School partnership and Early Learning program designed to bring history to life for learners through engaging, culturally rich and developmentally appropriate experiences.  We are seeking your support through the GiveBIG Campaign to help us raise $33,000 to fund this impactful initiative.

This program will deliver weekly, hands-on educational sessions, introducing students to legacy, values, and stories of the Buffalo Soldiers in ways that inspire curiosity, confidence, and cultural awareness.

Why Your Support Matters 

Your donation directly funds a high-quality, structured program that aligns with state public school common core curriculum and early leaning standards which nurture creativity and inspire learning.

How Funds Will Be Used

Support a dedicated educator responsible for:

• Delivering weekly sessions
• Coordinating site leaders
• Developing lesson plans and preparing materials
• Engaging Students and tracking progress

Curriculum Development and Materials

Provides essential learning tools including:

• Culturally relevant literature and history facts
• OSPI- Office of Superintend of Instruction aligned documentation materials

The Impact

With your support, we can ensure safe, enriching, and meaningful educational experiences that:

• Promote learning outcomes
• Celebrate cultural heritage
• Strengthen community connections
• Inspire the next generation through Storytelling and hands-on discovery in a Museum experience of American history events

Join US

Every contribution - big or small - helps bring this vision to life.  Together, we can empower young learners with knowledge, pride and a bright future.  Donate today and be a part of shaping brighter futures through education and history.

Help us bring history to life for student learners

Your support provides program delivering hands-on culturally rich education to children across our community.  Your supports provides:

• Dedicated educators and educational museum tours experiencing significant dates, times and events in American history
• Books and learning materials
• Interactive activities that inspire confidence and curiosity

Every dollar makes a difference.  Join us in shaping your minds and celebrating powerful stories.

We envision that the museum….

will be a place where American history and culture exchange is a link to a better community, and will serve as an educational support to the school system in the education of US History and inspiration to youth, and will be a community partner in celebration and military appreciation on Veterans’ Day and Memorial Day to honor all service members who have served this country, and will institute and maintain a sense of pride for Americans and the building of the western frontier, and will be a place where the community will come together and learn more about the valor, dedication and integrity of African American soldiers and seventy-five years of military history. We envision the museum experience will build deeper understanding of integrity, devotion and appreciation of the soldiers’ motto – “We Can, We Will” and “Ready - Forward”

Recognition

IMLS - Institute of Museum and Library Services - Educational Grants, Corporations, American Veterans, Public and Private organizations,