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Buffalo Soldier History Presentation “Slave to Soldier” Lunch and Learn Event

February 11 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Digital flyer for The Gordon Parks Museum event titled ‘Buffalo Soldier History Presentation: “Slave to Soldier”.’ The top line reads ‘The Gordon Parks Museum Presents:’ followed by the event title in large dark text on a tan parchment-style background. Below the title are five photos of reenactors dressed in 9th and 10th Horse Cavalry Buffalo Soldier uniforms in blue jackets, light trousers, hats, and red bandanas, some standing with American flags and one seated, with faces obscured. The Buffalo Soldier regimental crest appears in small logos near the top corners of the photo strip. Under the photos, text announces the event date and time: Wednesday, February 11, 2026, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m., at the Danny and Willa Ellis Family Fine Arts Center, noting that it is free to attend. Bold text labels it as a ‘Lunch & Learn Event’ and instructs attendees to bring their lunch; drinks and dessert will be provided. Additional paragraphs explain that the Alexander/Madison Chapter – Greater Kansas City/Leavenworth Area 9th & 10th (Horse) Cavalry Association will appear in full authentic Buffalo Soldier uniforms to present on the legacy and history of Buffalo Soldiers from 1866 to 1944, with original artifacts on display. The footer gives contact information for more details and lists the museum phone number and website, gordonparkscenter.org.

Please join us on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, as The Alexander/Madison Chapter – Greater Kansas City/Leavenworth Area 9th & 10th (Horse) Cavalry Association

will be in full authentic Buffalo Soldier uniforms.

The troopers will provide a moving presentation on the great legacy and rich background of the historic Buffalo Soldiers

from the years 1866 to 1944. Original Buffalo Soldier artifacts will be on display during the presentation.

FREE EVENT!

Bring your lunch

Drinks and desserts will be provided!!

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