Did you know that the first park rangers were Buffalo Soldiers, the nickname for the members of segregated all-Black regiments in the U.S. Army that were sent out west after the Civil War? It’s true! Want to know more? Join us at the Natchez Trace Parkway Visitor Center on June 21st at 11 am, as we dive into the incredible story of United States Colored Troops (USCT) regiments who served in the Union Army during the Civil War—including in the battles here in northern Mississippi. These troops played a vital role in the triumph of freedom as they fought to help preserve the nation—and later, the national parks!
