Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument
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.
About 1 hours from Cincinnati and 1.5 hours from Columbus by car.
Fees & passes
Free. No entrance fee here.
Hours
| Youngsholm | Varies by day ▾
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Hours by date. Standard hours apply on every date not listed.
| Dates | Hours |
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| Standard hoursNow |
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| Nov 11, 2026Veterans Day | Closed |
| Nov 26, 2026Thanksgiving Day | Closed |
| Dec 25, 2026Christmas Day | Closed |
| Jan 1, 2027New Year's Day | Closed |
| Jan 18, 2027Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. | Closed |
| Feb 15, 2027Washington's Birthday | Closed |
When to go
July draws the most visits here and December the fewest, averaged over 2021 to 2025.
Visitor centers
- Youngsholm ↗Passport stamp
The Young family home, Youngsholm, has reopened after a multi-year restoration. Contact the park by email at [email protected] if you have questions or concerns.
No campgrounds, no webcams or events in Park Service data. What is here comes from the official page. The rest lives there.
Checked nightly. Modules appear as soon as the Park Service publishes the data.
Explore
Things to do
- Watch "A Triumph of Tragedy: The Life of Charles Young"10 Minutes
Learn about the life and legacy of General Charles Young while viewing our 10 minute film. This is the park's official introductory film.
Opens on the Park Service site - Become a Charles Young Buffalo Soldier Junior Ranger20-120 Minutes
Do you care about exploring, learning about, and protecting Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument? If yes, become a Junior Ranger! There are many ways to be a Junior Ranger at Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers, and this fun activity book is…
Opens on the Park Service site - 497 Mile Virtual Running and Bicycling Club
In 1918, Colonel Charles Young completed a physically and mentally challenging 497 horseback ride from Wilberforce, Ohio to Washington D.C. in 16 days to prove his physical fitness for military combat duty.
Opens on the Park Service site
Films
National Park Service productions, public domain.
Map
Interactive map by the National Park Service
Historic landmarks nearby
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Ohio guidebooks
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Reference
Activities
Weather & climate
The park lies in a humid continental zone with a generally temperate climate. Winters are mildly cold with average temperatures around 29 degrees (F). Summers are hot and humid with an average temperature around 74 degrees (F). Average annual total rainfall is just under 40". Snowfall in the winter is generally light with an average total snowfall of about 22".
Questions people ask
Does Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers charge an entrance fee?
No. Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers is free to enter.
Source: National Park Service
What are the hours at Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers?
Standard hours are 9:00AM - 4:00PM on Sunday, Friday, and Saturday, and it is closed on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Dated exceptions are listed under Hours.
Source: National Park Service
How busy is Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers?
4,412 recreation visits in 2025, number 373 of 387 units that report visitation.
Source: Most visited parks
Is there cell service at Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers?
At the park's reference point, FCC coverage maps show Verizon 5G, AT&T 5G, and T-Mobile 5G. Coverage inside the park varies by location.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is the weather like at Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers?
The park lies in a humid continental zone with a generally temperate climate. Winters are mildly cold with average temperatures around 29 degrees (F).
Source: Weather & climate
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- Every active Park Service alert for this unit, one item each, rebuilt with the nightly data refresh.
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- Fee-free entrance days that apply here and each published hours exception, as all-day events.
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