Montgomery County Dedicates “The Buffalo Soldiers Great Hall” at the Silver Spring Civic Building
The Great Hall at the Silver Spring Civic Building at One Veterans Plaza was officially renamed The Buffalo Soldiers Great Hall at a ceremony held Tuesday, February 27, 2018.
“It is an honor to dedicate this Great Hall at the Silver Spring Civic Building after the Buffalo Soldiers as we pay tribute to their important contributions to our nation and recognize the difficulties they faced in service and when they returned home,” said Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett.
Leggett was joined at the ceremony by other local leaders, including Maryland State Senator William C. Smith Jr., Montgomery County Council President Hans Riemer, County officials and community representatives.
“Despite enduring discrimination and injustice, Buffalo Soldiers served our nation with an incomparable level of bravery and helped establish a path of military service for the next generation of African Americans,” said Riemer. ... more
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