Colored Soldiers on America’s Battlefields From Slavery, To Soldier to Freedom - Showing May 5, 2010 through July 30, 2010

This exhibit is intended to close the gap in a very important part of our local, state and United States history- involvement of Colored Troops in the Civil War and particularly in  the Battle at Natural Bridge, Leon County.  In mutual support with the Natural Bridge Historical Society, the Riley Museum is raising awareness of African American Union Soldiers who fought  and led the charge in this battle.

With photos, artifacts and documentaries, the Riley Museum is paying tribute to these brave Warriors of the 2nd and the 99th Infantry Regiments United States Colored Troops (USCT). The exhibit also highlights the gallantry of the Buffalo Soldiers-a Black Calvary in the West. When not fighting off warring Indians, bandits, cattle thieves, murderous gunmen, and Mexican Revolutionaries, the Buffalo Soldiers helped to establish thriving communities in the West including Fort Still and Lawton, Oklahoma. Perhaps the greatest war the Buffalo Soldiers fought was that of racism and discrimination. Tours: Mondays-Thursdays 10 am to 4:00 pm; Fridays 10 am to 2 pm and other times by pre-scheduled appointment. Admission: Adults $2.00, children $1.00.