The Buffalo Soldiers

115 N. Church Avenue,Tucson AZ 85701

19 November, 2021

Description

This presentation will cover the history of the Buffalo Soldiers in the southwest. Charlie Hancock is the former president of the Southwest Association of Buffalo Soldiers. He spent 30 years in active duty in the U.S. Army, and 12 years as a Civil Servant, training specialist. Married for 50 years to wife Christa, with two children and one grandson, he is an Arbitrator/Mediator for Cochise County and a member of the Cochise County Foster Care Review Board. Charlie has lived in Sierra Vista since 1985. The Pima County Historic Courthouse is among Tucson’s most beloved landmarks. Designed by architect Roy Place, this iconic Spanish Colonial Revival-styled structure was built in 1929 and remained in service for an 86-year span during which time it served as the backdrop for numerous wedding proceedings and became home to several County departments.