Welcome from the members of the Greater North Carolina Chapter of the Buffalo Soldiers. A patriotic military service organization, we are dedicated to sharing the legacy of the Buffalo Soldiers. We love to tell the story of the Buffalo Soldiers in schools, churches, community centers, private corporations, and wherever people are interested in hearing this forgotten chapter of American history.

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• join BSGNCC;
• make a donation to BSGNCC;
• order your NC Buffalo Soldier license plates;
• watch BSGNCC videos;
• read Buffalo Soldier stories in our history archive;
• view the events archive -- a photo journal of past BSGNCC events;
• contact us online;
• find where and when BSGNCC will be near you -- search our calendar;
• view our membership roster;
• find a chapter near you.

Please visit us regularly as our site, like us, is very active. We update our archives regularly and have many new features in development.

Brief History of the 9th and 10th

The Black regiments which came to be known as "Buffalo Soldiers" were formed by an Act of Congress published in General Orders No. 56, War Department, Adjutant General's Office, dated August 1, 1866.

The 9th Cavalry The 9th Cavalry was formed in Greenville, Louisiana (now a part of the city of New Orleans) on September 21, 1866, with the authorization to raise one regiment of "colored" cavalry. The new recruits came from Louisville, Kentucky and were ex-Civil War veterans. Enlistment was for 5 years, with recruits receiving 13 dollars a month, plus room, board, and clothing. The motto of the 9th is "WE CAN, WE WILL!"

The 10th Cavalry The 10th Cavalry was formed at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas on September 21, 1866. Very high standards of recruitment were set by the regiment's commander. By the end of July 1867, eight companies of enlisted men had been recruited. The motto of the 10th is "READY AND FORWARD!"