Buffalo Soldiers Program- Texas Parks and Wildlife

Education was very important to the Buffalo Soldiers.

The Buffalo Soldiers will be there tomorrow night!

Reminder: Military Appreciation Night is fast approaching!

Join the DRI Foundation and the Round Rock Express on May 27 at 6:45 PM at Dell Diamond to honor our veterans. A portion of every ticket purchased with the code MILITARY directly supports the Veterans Outreach Program.

Get your tickets today:
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Join Chaplain Poitier at Cleburne State Park's Outdoor Community Day!

A day filled with all things outdoors! The entire community is invited to spend the day with us!

There will be kayaking, archery, bug fun, bounce house, fish painting, skins and skulls, community partners, fun games, and MUCH more!

**Free Hotdog Lunch** Provided by the VFW Post 6872! (WHILE SUPPLIES LAST)

FUN FOR ALL AGES!

*What to bring: Plenty of water, snacks, sunscreen, bug spray, and a change of clothes if you plan on getting wet*

**Entrance Fees are waived for the day!**

Sgt. Emanuel Stance became the first Buffalo Soldier to be awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor after heroically leading a rescue mission near Fort McKavett.

Stance and his men fought against a band of Apaches and saved a kidnapped farmboy without losing a single soldier, this week in Texas history.

Watch the full video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nwnKFQogz3s

Come out and see Chaplain Poitier!

Join us May 23rd for the FIFTH ANNUAL Outdoor Community Day! A day filled with all things outdoors!

Entrance fees are waived for the day! 🌳🎉

Hey, reenactors 👀 we're looking at YOU!

While our staff is working on calling everyone, we decided to make a post to invite you to sign up online! So go ahead and grab your gear and join the adventure to our 19th-century military fort this November!

Sign up right here: https://fs18.formsite.com/TPWD/creogehamd/index

November 13th & 14th, 2026
9:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.

It's going to be epic ✨ don't miss it!

Pioneer Day welcomes TPWD Buffalo Soldier Allan Mack to the Pound House Farmstead. THIS Saturday May 16, 10-4. Discount tickets, online silent auction and more phfmuseum.org

Pvt. Mack is hitting the trail this Saturday and will be at the historic Pound House Farmstead for their Pioneer Day Festival in Dripping Springs, TX!

Take a step back in time and into the rich history of Dripping Springs at The Pound House Farmstead and Museum. Nestled on five beautifully shaded, oak-filled acres, the 1854 farmstead offers a fascinating and informative glimpse into our community’s historic past.

Please join us in celebrating 171 years of Pound House Farmstead history and America’s 250th year anniversary! You can expect children’s games and crafts, wagon rides, historic demonstrations including quilt making, leather working, blacksmithing, candle dipping and needlework. Meet Pvt. Mack and hear the stories of the Buffalo Soldiers. Our Sweet Shop will feature assorted old fashioned candy and home baked goods and you’re sure to find a treasure in our Vintage Rummage Sale.