- Buffalo Soldiers’ contributions in Utah are being recognized after over a century.
- Utah Cultural Site Stewardship highlights Buffalo Soldiers’ positive impact on state history.
- A 475-mile Heritage Trail and resources commemorate their legacy across Utah.
SALT LAKE CITY — “There’s a mountain of history about these guys that had never been really tapped into, and we realized it was much broader than we thought — kind of like an iceberg.”
That’s Ian Wright talking. He’s the manager of Utah Cultural Site Stewardship, a state program tasked with “protecting and safeguarding Utah’s archaeological and cultural heritage.”
In simpler terms, they’re in charge of preserving Utah’s history…