About Gathering
Buffalo Soldiers Quasquicentennial Gathering
About Gathering
Experience the adventures of the Trailblazing Buffalo Soldiers as we celebrate the Quasquicentennial 125th anniversary of one of their most awesome accomplishments: crisscrossing the continent nearly 3,000 miles on military bicycles.
Be inspired by the gallantry, endurance, and ingenuity of the US Army 25th Infantry Buffalo Soldiers in the place where it all began -- the majestic area the Spaniards called Montana.
Relive the vivid experience of the Iron Riders, who were part of the only bicycle corps the US Army authorized, who rode and patrolled Yellowstone along with an arduous 1900-mile trip from Missoula, Montana to St. Louis, Missouri
To celebrate this magnificent historic accomplishment, planning for the Quasquicentennial Celebration Gathering is currently underway with Destination Missoula, Wallace, Idaho Chamber of Commerce, The Wallace Inn, Historical Museum at Ft. Missoula, the Northern Rockies Heritage Center The Rocky Mountain Museum of Military History and the Buffalo Soldiers National Museum. Preserving, Promoting and Perpetuating the History of the Buffalo Soldiers
Why:
To Celebrate Buffalo Soldiers Iron Rider’s Historical Positive Attributes
Where:
Ft. Missoula, Montana
Wallace, Idaho
St. Louis, Missouri
When:
Monday, June 13, 2022 thru Sunday, June, 19, 2022
Friday, June 17, 2022 Wallace Idaho
Sunday, July 24, 2022 St. Louis, Missouri
Who:
9th and 10th (Horse) Cavalry Association –GLAAC
Buffalo Soldier National Museum-Houston, Texas
9th and 10th( Horse) Cavalry Association-National
Buffalo Soldier Motorcycle Clubs (Bikers)
National Organizations-National Groups-Veterans Groups
Legislative Leaders
What:
"To Celebrate the 125th Anniversary of the Iron Riders, and the proud history of the Buffalo Soldiers in the Northwest" and to create a Buffalo Soldiers National Trail
Bobby McDonald ibdmac13@aol.com
Emily Rolston emily@destinationmissoula.org
Planning Committee
Planning Committee Members
Bobby McDonald – President, Black Chamber of Orange County
Emily Rolston – Group Sales, Destination Missoula
Matt Lautzenheiser – Executive Director, Historical Museum at Fort Missoula
Kristjana Eyjólfsson – Director of Education, Historical Museum at Fort Missoula
Tate Jones – Executive Director, Rocky Mountain Museum of Military History
Dave Copelan – Coordinator, Historical Wallace Chamber of Commerce
Rick Shaffer – General Manager, The Wallace Inn
Murray Pierce – Liaison to UM Black Student Union & Support for Students of African Descent
Arlen Hall -- BIKEternity
Erick Cedeno -- BICYCLE NOMAD
Ron Jones -- Iron Rider Reenactor
Jamar Galbreath -- Missoula County Equity Coordinator, Justice, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion
Paul Reneau -- University of Montana
Anton Johnson -- Commander VFW Post 209 Missoula
Missouri State Members
Kevin Smith, Executive I, Missouri State Parks
Dawn Fredrickson, Program Director, Missouri State Parks
David Kelly, Director, Missouri State Parks
Dr. Darius Watson, Lincoln University, Admissions Office
Ashley Bland Manlove, MO State Representative
Vernon Mitchell, Chief Equity and inclusion Officer, St. Louis Mayor’s Office
Victoria Cosner, Outreach & Engagement Coordinator
