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Buffalo Soldiers Presentation Aboard the Big J
NEW JERSEY CHAPTER OF THE BUFFALO SOLDIERS MOTORCYCLE CLUB RETURNS TO SPEAK TO GUEST IN THE SHIP’S WARDROOM
DATE: Saturday, Feb. 7th at 11 am
DETAILS: The NJ Chapter of the Buffalo Soldiers Motorcycle Club will give a special Black History Month presentation to guests on Saturday, February 7th at 11 am in the Battleship’s Wardroom. National President and South Jersey native Thomas “TC” Costley will preside over this special presentation that documents the history of the Buffalo Soldiers and their importance in our nation’s military. The presentation – free to anyone touring the Battleship --will include artifacts provided by the Buffalo Soldiers Motorcycle Club.
Further, the Battleship’s Education Department will feature a lesson plan based on the service of African Americans in the US Military. To schedule a class or for more information on this special lesson plan, contact the Battleship’s Education Department at 1-866-877-6262 ext. 222 or email m.flynn@battleshipnewjersey.org.
PHOTO OPP: Members of the Buffalo Soldiers Motorcycle Club Showcasing Artifacts of Buffalo Soldiers to Student aboard the Battleship.
The National Association of Buffalo Soldiers and Troopers Motorcycle Clubs were created in 1999 to consolidate the educational and charitable efforts of many African American motorcyclists across the United States. United by a love for the sport of motorcycling and a common background of military service or uniformed civilian service, the members of this organization dedicate countless hours of their spare time to teaching the history of the Buffalo Soldiers to students and adults in schools, churches, orphanages, senior citizen facilities and youth organizations across America and Canada. There are currently 67 chapters in the National Association of Buffalo Soldiers and Troopers Motorcycle Clubs including two in Canada.
The Battleship New Jersey Museum and Memorial will open for guided and self-guided tours on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays beginning Feb. 6th through March 9th. Families, Scouts, youth groups and more can also spend the night aboard the Battleship in the award-winning overnight encampment program. Guests can enjoy dinner and breakfast served from the chow line, a tour of the ship, a ride on the 4D Flight Simulator and the opportunity to sleep in the bunks that the crew of the USS New Jersey. Call 1-866-877-6262 ext. 203. Book a group tour of the Battleship today! Ask about our Dietz & Watson “Rations” lunch program or one of our combo tour packages, including the Fish N Ship tour, which offers a special combination deal with the Adventure Aquarium. For additional information on group packages, call 1-866-877-6262 ext. 145. Located on the Delaware River, on the Camden Waterfront, the Battleship offers tours from Friday – Monday beginning at 10 am with the last tour departing at 3 pm. For more information, call 856-966-1652 or visit the Battleship at www.battleshipnewjersey.org.
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