Historical Figure
Colonel Charles Young
1864 – 1922
Colonel Charles Young was a prominent African American army officer and educator, recognized for his service in the U.S. Army during World War I and as the first African American to achieve the rank of colonel. Young was an advocate for civil rights and played a crucial role in promoting educational advancement and leadership within the African American community, as well as contributing to the establishment of national parks, including the preservation of the African American experience in history.
Related Places & Museums
Buffalo Soldiers National Museum
Houston, TX
The only museum in the United States dedicated primarily to preserving and honoring the legacy of the African American soldier, from the Civil War Buf...
Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument
Wilberforce, OH
Preserves the home and legacy of Colonel Charles Young, the highest-ranking Black officer in the U.S. Army at the time of World War I. Young faced rep...
