Buffalo Soldiers
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Perinton Historical Society is proud to host Buffalo Soldiers, a presentation by Bing Reaves and other members of the Pennington-Moye VFW Post 9251, on Tuesday, April 16, 7:00 p.m. at the Fairport Museum.
Following the long and bloody Civil War, Congress passed legislation to reorganize the military for peacetime service. An historic part of this law called for the formation of two African-American cavalry regiments, the 9th and 10th.
The brave men of these regiments became known as Buffalo Soldiers, but the origin of the name is unclear. It has been said that the Native Americans created the nickname due to the soldiers’ dark skin, curly hair and bravery in battle, which reminded them of the herds of buffalo roaming throughout the plains.
Through the years, soldiers of these and other all African-American regiments were engaged in conflicts from the American Indian Wars through World War II. The last Buffalo Soldier regiments disbanded in 1951.
Bing Reaves and his friends, all members of Pennington-Moye VFW Post 9251, saw the opportunity to educate the public about the long and storied history of the Buffalo Soldiers. They have presented all over Monroe County.
This presentation is free and open to the public.
Fairport Historical Museum, home of the Perinton Historical Society, is nestled in the Village of Fairport and is a showcase of local artifacts, biographies and history.
The Museum houses more than 6 paintings from renowned artist, and late Fairport resident, Carl Peters. Peter’s works include portraits, landscapes, and the Museum’s star attraction, an oil-on-canvas WPA mural commissioned and installed in 1938 by the Fairport Public Library, original tenant of the current building.
Fairport Historical Museum, 18 Perrin Street, Fairport, NY 14450
585.223.3989 | www.perintonhistoricalsociety.org
The Museum is open each Sunday and Tuesday from 2pm -4 pm and Saturday from 9am – 1pm, with the exception of major holidays. Admission is free and open to the public. The Museum is closed from mid-December through February, reopening the first week of March. During recess, presentations are hosted at the Fairport Public Library and in the Museum on specific dates when publicized.
Free parking in the Fairport Village Landing and limited parking is available on Perrin Street.
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