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JR. BUFFALO SOLDIERS YOUTH SUMMIT
Sponsored by the National Association it is open to all, with significant focus on the youth of the National Association, family and friends, our 2nd Youth Summit is design to ensure our younger generation understands their heritage, the importance of the Buffalo Soldiers and the Legacy which is vital to our history. We want to encourage them to continue to carry their heritage proudly and with great pride continue to perpetuate our legacy throughout their lives.
SUMMER YOUTH SUMMIT
This Year’s Event will feature:
The Buffalo Soldier Corps On The Move….
Mammoth Cave, Kentucky/Louisville KY
June 23rd – June 26th, 2022
REGISTRATION: $35.00 FOR ALL YOUTH AND ADULTS WITH TEE-SHIRT SIZE S – 2XL – $40.00 FOR ALL YOU AND ADULTS 3XL AND LARGER (Includes entrance fees, all food and Tee-Shirt)
Mammoth Cave: https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/historyculture/african-american-history.htm (Click the Link to watch)
Mammoth Cave began forming around 10 million years ago. To date, explorers have mapped and surveyed more than 412 miles of cave passage, making Mammoth Cave by far the longest known cave system in the world. The explorers are still discovering new passages, and they often say that “there is no end in sight.” The name “Mammoth” was first used to describe the cave in the early 1800s. It refers to the “mammoth” size of the cave’s chambers and avenues. From the beginning of the Mammoth Cave’s re-discovery by modern man, African Americans played a vital role in every era of its rich history. Their work and contributions helped to shape the cave to what we experience today. They were some of the first tour guides and workers creating and shaping it into its current beauty. In the video You meet Ranger Jerry Bransford whose ancestors worked and shaped and provided tours of the caves. We had the honor of meeting him and having him do our tour. The National Park Service Rangers have an awesome plan for our youth and adults who will be joining us on the amazing adventure. This will end in a community wide event show casing our Buffalo Soldiers History and Legacy. Plan now to attend this FUN and HISTORIC Adventure!
Trooper Johnnie Taylor’s Jr. Buffalo Soldier Day Camp: Phase II of our Youth Summit will culminate with a full Buffalos Soldiers Day camp featuring Buffalo Soldier history, Indian history, horsemanship, marksmanship and more…
Trooper Taylor has prepared a great day of activities for our Youth and adults with learning and having fun. We plan to visit Muhammad Ali Museum and The Kentucky Derby Museum featuring the African American Black Jockeys and the African American Debry history including a display from Trooper Taylor himself! Some good food and fun!
SUMMIT HOTEL ACCOMODATIONS:
Radisson Hotel Louisville North
Address 505 Marriott DriveClarksville, IN 47129 (The hotel is located at exit #1 off-I 65 near the Kentucky-Indiana Border) TO BOOK YOUR ROOM CALL: Phone: 812-283-4411
Rate: $119.00 per night. Tell them that you are with the Buffalo Soldiers to get this rate.
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