Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument

Youngsholm, June 2020

The front of Youngsholm, the park's visitor center

Throughout his life, Charles Young overcame countless obstacles in his ascent to prominence. In spite of overt racism and stifling inequality, Young rose through the military ranks to become one of the most respected leaders of his time. A well-rounded man with a steadfast devotion to duty, Young led by example and inspired a generation of new leaders.

Charles Young House Boulder

The large stone boulder with Historic Plaque affixed to it, sits in the front yard of Youngsholm

Charles Young Spingarn Award

Charles Young poses for a portrait shortly before he was awarded the NAACP Spingarn Medal.

Charles Young on his mount

Charles Young poses for a portrait with one of his horses as he is saluted by a young, unidentified boy.

Charles Young and family

Charles Young (far right) poses with his family, Ada Young (standing rear), Charles Noel (far left), and Marie Aurelia (sitting middle).

24th Infantry in Philippine

The 24th Infantry Buffalo Soldiers while in the Philippines, c.1902

25th Infantry in Montana

Buffalo Soldiers of the 25th Infantry pose for a portrait near Fort Keough, Montana, c.1890.

9th Cavalry, K Troop

Troopers from the 9th Cav, K Troop posing for a group photo, c.1890.

10th Cavalry, Troop K on the move

Buffalo Soldiers of K Troop, 10th Cavalry on the move in Chickamauga, Ga., c.1898

Harlem Hellfighters

Buffalo Soldiers of the 369th regiment, Harlem Hellfighters, returning home from France during WWI.

Advancing in the jungle in the South Pacific

Buffalo Soldiers of the 93rd Infantry advance cautiously in a jungle somewhere in the South Pacific, c.1945

Youngsholm

Youngsholm on a day of a Commissioning Ceremony in 2015

Day of Dedication

Youngsholm on the day of the park dedication, April 2, 2013

Stained Glass Transom

The colorful stained glass transom above the main entrance door to Youngsholm

Sequoia Boulder

The bronze plaque that proclaims Youngsholm as a National Historical Site, mounted on a boulder from the Sequoia NP area

Colonel Charles Young

Colonel Charles Young poses in class A's for a portrait

25th Infantry Buffalo Soldiers

Buffalo Soldiers of the 25th Infantry pose for a photo at Ft. Keough in Montana, c.1890

Buffalo Soldiers of the 9th Cavalry

Buffalo Soldiers of the 9th Cavalry take a company photo prior to being shipped out to the Philippines, c.1900

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"Youngsholm" is located in Wilberforce, Ohio near Wilberforce University. It is situated less than one mile west of the Wilberforce University and Central State University campuses on U.S. Route 42 at 1120 US Route 42 E.

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Temporary Visitor Center at the Bishop Reverdy C. Ransom Memorial Library Visitor Center

Our Temporary Visitor Center is located at the Bishop Reverdy C. Ransom Memorial Library on the campus of Payne Theological Seminary. The address of this new office is 1230 Wilberforce-Clifton Road, Wilberforce OH, 45384. Amenities available at our Temporary Visitor Center include: 10 minute Park Film Passport Cancellation Stamp Temporary Exhibits Junior Ranger Book Information Desk Ranger Programs

Youngsholm - Closed for Renovations Facility

Youngsholm is currently closed for renovation. We expect to reopen in June 2023. Our temporary Visitor Center is located at Bishop Reverdy C. Ransom Memorial Library on the campus of Payne Theological Seminary. The address of this new office is 1230 Wilberforce-Clifton Road, Wilberforce OH, 45384. Contact the park by email at [email protected]. You can view the searchable park Calendar to see what events are planned or visit our social media pages to stay up-to-date on current park happenings.

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