Ontario Museum of History & Art

Upcoming Exhibition

For Race and Country: Buffalo Soldiers in California

Opens December 4, 2025

For Race and Country: Buffalo Soldiers in California is based on the California African American Museum exhibition of the same name, curated by Susan D. Anderson. The exhibition’s title is derived from the inscription on a 1919 photographic portrait of then-Col. Young, “Yours for Race and Country.” This double loyalty, to his people and his nation, exemplifies the conflicts faced by African American soldiers during a time of government-imposed racial segregation. The exhibition also reveals the role played by Black soldiers in the Army’s history of violence against Native American people, and it presents debates in the Black community over participation in imperialist wars. Today, Buffalo Soldiers are mainly known through legend and popular culture. For Race and Country goes beyond simplistic portrayals, providing a vehicle for the voices of the soldiers themselves.

For Race and Country: Buffalo Soldiers in California is based on the California African American Museum exhibition of the same name, curated by Susan D. Anderson, and tours through Exhibit Envoy.

Programs & Events | OntarioMuseum.org/museum/programs

Museum Open House for Educators

Wednesday, December 3 | 10 AM 12 PM

First Thursdays & In the Vault: Felted Joy in Ontario’s History

Thursday, December 4 | 4 PM - 7 PM

Studio Saturdays: That’s A Wrap

Saturday, December 13 | 11 AM - 2 PM

Studio Saturdays: Storytime in the Galleries The Buffalo Soldier

Saturday, December 20 | 12 PM - 2 PM

Film Night: Buffalo Soldiers: Fighting on Two Fronts

Thursday, January 8 | 5 PM - 7 PM

Studio Saturdays: Ceramic Glazing with Karla Camacho

Saturday, January 10| 11 AM - 3 PM

Studio Saturdays: Dream World Collage

Saturday, January 17 | 12 PM - 3 PM

First Thursdays: Buffalo Soldiers History Discussion

Thursday, February 5| 4 PM - 5:30 PM

Studio Saturdays: Black History Month Collective

Saturday, February 7| 12 PM - 4 PM

Studio Saturdays: Lunar Love

Saturday, February 14| 12 PM - 2 PM