Honor Their Legacy. Educate the Next Generation.
We honor the past by investing in the future: empowering young innovators, uplifting veteran voices, and strengthening civic pride through education, service, and shared history, ensuring that the values of excellence, resilience, and unity continue to inspire generations to come.
Since 2008, the Buffalo Soldiers Association of West Point has acknowledged, honored, and preserved the legacy of the 9th and 10th Cavalry Buffalo Soldiers who served at the United States Military Academy from 1907 to 1946.
We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit committed to three pillars of work:
HONOR. Each Labor Day weekend, we gather at West Point for the Annual Memorial Celebration, a tradition unbroken since 1962. Descendants, veterans, active‑duty service members, families, and the public unite at the Buffalo Soldier Monument, dedicated in 2021, to honor the men who served with courage and distinction.
EDUCATE. Through Operation Impact, we collaborate with partner organizations to infuse the Buffalo Soldiers’ legacy and historical contributions into community programs that serve veterans, their families, and local youth, connecting generations through learning, leadership, and shared purpose.
PRESERVE. We work across the nation to ensure the Buffalo Soldiers’ story is taught, remembered, and kept alive. Through education, service, and community engagement, we preserve their legacy—sharing the enduring values of courage, resilience, and unity so their spirit continues to inspire generations.
Legacy Through Service
OPERATION IMPACT | Where the Legacy Lives
Each year, our programs reach hundreds of youth, veterans, and families across the nation—advancing education, leadership, and community connection through the living legacy of the Buffalo Soldiers. By engaging classrooms, cultural events, and veteran service organizations, we transform remembrance into action, ensuring the values of courage, service, and unity continue to shape communities and inspire future leaders.
65TH ANNUAL MEMORIAL CELEBRATION
Two days of remembrance, reunion, and renewal. Army Football game, Honor and Service Ride, Wreath Laying at the Buffalo Soldier Monument, Thayer Room Dedication Ceremony, Cadet Gospel Choir Reunion Event, Awards Banquet, Army Band Concert.
Rooms have been reserved for attendees at the Holiday Inn Express & Suites West Point–Fort Montgomery, located at 1106 Route 9W, Fort Montgomery, New York 10922, just minutes from the United States Military Academy at West Point. This block ensures comfortable lodging for attendees of the Annual Memorial Celebration.
Why Your Support Matters
The Buffalo Soldiers Association of West Point carries forward a legacy of service that began more than a century ago and continues to shape lives today. Through your generosity, we expand opportunities for youth, honor veterans with dignity, and preserve the stories that define our shared heritage. Together, we build bridges between past and future, ensuring that the Buffalo Soldiers’ example of excellence and unity continues to inspire our nation.
Your support fuels programs that make a lasting and measurable impact:
Educational & STEAM Programs
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Preparing youth in New York and across the nation for military, college, and leadership pathways while grounding them in the history and values of the Buffalo Soldiers.
Annual Memorial Ceremonies at West Point
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Honoring the service and sacrifice of Buffalo Soldiers, veterans, and active‑duty Soldiers with dignity, reverence, and national participation.
Veteran & Community Recognition
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Celebrating individuals whose leadership and service reflect the excellence and enduring spirit of the Buffalo Soldiers.
Historical Preservation & Public Awareness
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Advancing research, storytelling, and public education to ensure this vital chapter of American history is never forgotten.
Trusted Partners & Alliances Network
Our work happens in coalition. We are proud to collaborate with a network of legacy organizations, veteran service groups, community partners, and fellow nonprofits committed to education, remembrance, and youth development.
Buffalo Soldier Legacy
& Military
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Harlem Hellfighters Association
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National Association of Buffalo Soldiers and Troopers Motorcycle Club (NABSTMC)
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Z-man Film Company & Motorcyclepedia Museum
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West Point Museum
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West Point Center for Oral History
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Buffalo Soldiers National Museum – Houston, TX
Veteran Service
Organizations
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American Legion Riders of Orange County
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Veterans Resiliency Coalition
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Veterans Action Group Buffalo Soldiers of America
Community, Professional & Educational
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The Town & Village of Highland Falls, NY
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James I. Oneill Highschool, Highland Falls, New York
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Highland Halls Intermediate School
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Real Skills Network, Poughkeepsie, New York
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United States Military Academy
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Texas Southern University, TX
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NBA Retired Players Association – Houston, TX
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Retired NFL Players
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Annual Flag Service for the Genealogical and Historical Societies at St. Thomas Church 5th Avenue
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CERCL at Rice University, Houston, TX
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Perfect Team Play Inc.
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Lynne’s Riding Center, Forest Hill, Queens
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The Federation of Black Cowboys
