The Buffalo Soldiers National Museum, located in Houston, Texas, is a museum dedicated to the history and achievements of Buffalo Soldiers and African American soldiers from all of the branches of the United States Military. [1]
The museum was founded in 2001 by Vietnam veteran and military historian, Captain Paul Matthews. [2]
Captain Matthews collected African American military memorabilia for thirty years prior to opening the museum. Many of the items in the museum's collection were donated by Matthews. [2]
The museum is open to the public for tours and events. [2]
The museum moved from 1834 Southmore Blvd to 3816 Caroline Street in 2012. The new location, a building originally built in 1925, was the former headquarters the Houston Light Guards. [2]
In 2022, the museum received a grant from the National Trust for Historic Preservation's African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund to be used for building repairs. [3]