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Published: 11 July 2018 11 July 2018

SPECIAL FILM EVENT SATURDAY, JULY 28
 
7 p.m. Santa Clara Armory

COME HELP THE FORT BAYARD HISTORIC
PRESERVATION SOCIETY COMMEMORATE
 
NATIONAL BUFFALO SOLDIERS DAY*
 
FIRST TIME SHOWING OF TWO
OUTSTANDING DOCUMENTARIES
"For Love of Liberty"/ "The Buffalo Soldiers"

*Buffalo Soldiers Day is observed annually on July 28. This day commemorates the formation in 1866 of the first regular Army regiments comprising African-American soldiers.
 
On the first Buffalo Soldiers Day in 1992, a monument to the Buffalo Soldier was dedicated at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas by General Colin Powell.
 
The films will be introduced by Dr. Doug Dinwiddie, retired Professor of History. Admission is free, donations welcome. Concessions available.