Buffalo Soldiers were 19th-century Army regiments composed exclusively of African American soldiers who served on the American frontier. For our meeting, Rudolph P. Arnold will bring to life Private Caleb Benson, who served 30 years as a Buffalo Soldier with the Ninth and Tenth Cavalry.
Mr. Arnold received a Bachelor’s degree from Howard University, a Juris Doctorate from University of Connecticut and a Masters of Law from New York University. He retired as Deputy General Counsel for the New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions. He is a member of the National Multicultural Western Heritage Museum and Westerners International.
411 Ball St, Grapevine, TX 76051 • Meeting begins at 6:30 with refreshments
Grapevine is one of the oldest communities in Tarrant County, tracing its roots back to 1844. This city, for many years a small farming town, grew rapidly in the last half of the 20th century and is now a dynamic place with a rich history which we invite you to explore with us.
The Grapevine Historical Society is a not-for-profit all-volunteer organization chartered by the State of Texas to achieve the following three-fold purpose:
Promote a program which will bring about a better understanding and appreciation of history and the natural and social sciences.
Preserve the history of the area in and around the City of Grapevine, Texas and to create and maintain a permanent educational museum and allied projects for the present generation and all future generations to come.
Encourage the recording, preservation and presentation of the history of the area in and around the City of Grapevine, Texas
Mail Address: P.O. Box 995, Grapevine, TX 76099-0995.
Telephone: 817-410-3526
Grapevine Historical Museum Hours:
Fri - Sat 10 AM to 4 PM
Sunday 11 AM to 4 PM