History of Buffalo Soldiers

African Americans have served proudly in every great American war. In 1866, through an act of Congress, legislation was adopted to create six all African American Army units. The units were identified as the 9th and 10th cavalry and the 38th 39th, 40th, and 41st infantry regiments. The four infantry regiments were later reorganized to form the 24th and 25th infantry regiments.

These fighting men represented the first black professional soldiers in a peacetime army. The recruits came from varied backgrounds including former slaves and veterans from service in the Civil War.

The nickname Buffalo Soldiers began with the Cheyenne warriors in 1867. The actual Cheyenne translation was Wild Buffalo. The nickname was given out of respect and the fierce fighting ability of the 10th cavalry. Overtime, Buffalo Soldiers became a generic term for all African American soldiers.

What is the BSMC Community Scholarship

The scholarship is designed to provide an opportunity for a local high school senior entering college access to funds to help relieve the burden of books, tuition, labs and other costs associated with college expenses.

Once a year (May), during the clubs annual event a $1000.00 scholarship is awarded to a high school senior entering college.

Mail to:
BSMC Scholorship Committee
P.O. Box 580707 Orlando, Fl 32858
321-228-2278