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This #BlackHistoryMonth we honor the Buffalo Soldiers who patrolled the Great Sand Dunes region from 1876-1879, courageously working to protect both settlers and tribes during a volatile era. Though they faced prejudice and poor treatment from some, Buffalo Soldiers overall served their country with honor and bravery, and were awarded more Medals of Honor than any other American military unit during that era.

Based at nearby Fort Garland, the 9th Cavalry once even evicted white setters who had encroached on recognized Ute tribal lands. Today, we can only imagine the three-way cultural tension in that moment.

In this photo, reenactor Oscar Clark portrays an 1870s soldier during a program at Great Sand Dunes last year. Learn more about Buffalo Soldiers at Fort Garland Museum, a state historic site.
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This image was originally posted to Flickr by Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve at https://flickr.com/photos/94707653@N06/33155169938. It was reviewed on 30 March 2023 by FlickreviewR 2 and was confirmed to be licensed under the terms of the Public Domain Mark.

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