The New Buffalo Soldiers at Fort Craig Historic Site

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BLMNEWMEXICO
Published on Jul 29, 2014
Established in 1854, Fort Craig was one of the largest and most important frontier forts in the West. Set in the rugged beauty of Socorro County, New Mexico, it was one of the eight forts situated along the primary north-south road in the Rio Grande Valley. Fort Craig played a crucial role in the Civil War and Indian Wars. This video depicts, and was created by, The New Buffalo Soldiers, a living history group from Shadow Hills, California. In November 2004, they came to New Mexico to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the founding of Fort Craig. They provided living history both in a camp and reenactments. Not only were they amazing presentations, but the group had done archival research so that they could present something that was part of the history of the 9th Cavalry at Fort Craig. The BLM was proud to host this group, and they were moved to be at the actual site where their brothers had served and the events they depicted took place.