Buffalo Soldiers recently visited the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History.

 






STORIES WORTH SALUTING

FORT WORTH, TEXAS Several members of the Buffalo Soldiers recently visited the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History, where they toured the Black Women Trailblazers of Fort Worth exhibit, curated by Pastor Kyev Tatum. The visit included a special screening in the museum’s newly renovated Omni Theater, offering an enriching and memorable experience.



These distinguished veterans were in town to participate in the Veterans History Project, a national initiative housed at the Library of Congress and hosted locally by New Mount Rose Missionary Baptist Church. Their recorded oral histories will become a permanent part of the nation’s archives, preserving their stories for generations to come.



Their presence and partnership have also helped make it possible for several young women to attend the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony in Washington, D.C.—a historic recognition of the only all-Black, all-female battalion to serve overseas in World War II.



This journey is part of our broader Stories Worth Saluting Project, an educational storytelling initiative in collaboration with the Veterans History Project that honors and uplifts the voices of African American veterans and pioneers.



Looking ahead, the newly formed Institute for Black Military Heritage will play a vital role in preserving, protecting, and promoting the extraordinary legacy of African American military units, including the Buffalo Soldiers, the Tuskegee Airmen, and the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion. The Institute will serve as a living archive, research hub, and educational platform dedicated to documenting and sharing the untold contributions of Black service members in shaping American history and democracy.



About the Institute for Black Military Heritage:

The Institute for Black Military Heritage is a national initiative based in Fort Worth, Texas, committed to honoring the valor, sacrifice, and legacy of African American military service. Through community engagement, historical preservation, academic research, traveling exhibits, and youth education programs, the Institute aims to ensure that the stories of Black soldiers, airmen, and battalions are never forgotten. Its founding partners include the Ministers Justice Coalition of Texas, New Mount Rose Missionary Baptist Church, the Texas Buffalo Soldiers Association, and community leaders across the country dedicated to historical justice and cultural recognition.



A heartfelt thank you to Nikki Diller for her generous hospitality and unwavering support in helping bring these powerful stories to light.



We salute the Buffalo Soldiers for their legacy of service, sacrifice, and inspiration. For more information, contact Pastor Tatum at 817-966-7635, kptatum1@gmail.com



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