Company G of the 10th Cavalry, better known to history as the Buffalo Soldiers, rode out of western history and into Peña Adobe Park on June 7th!

They were joined by the mounted volunteers of Solano County Sheriff’s Posse and their horses at the Peña Adobe for the monthly open house.

The Buffalo Soldiers are a living history group that was established in the Sacramento area almost 30 years ago. The group recreates the black cavalry units that served in the Old West from 1866 to 1891. 

Company G’s goal is to tell the story of the Buffalo Soldiers history visiting schools, community organizations, churches and public events.  Dressed in the uniform of the mid 1800’s, Troopers William Terrell, Bernard Ivey and Dan Hardman greeted 127 park visitors and guests with two tables with artifacts of the buffalo soldiers’ history on display.

The Sheriff’s Posse has enjoyed a long-standing tradition of service with the Sheriff’s Office since 1947. Comprised of citizens who volunteer their time in the service of their community, each year members of the Sheriff’s Posse contribute thousands of hours of their time, the use of their horses and their equipment in support of the Sheriff’s Office.  Members of the Sheriff’s Posse attend numerous community events each year as ambassadors for the Sheriff and as an example of how beneficial partnerships with the community can be for law enforcement.  Members from the Solano County Sheriff’s Posse and their horses “Chica” and “Hank” visited with folks at the Peña Adobe Park.

Docent Greg Schwei, portraying Willis Linn Jepson, led nature walks pointing out the native flora and fauna of Solano County.  5th generation Peña descendant Kim Clary demonstrated how to make corn husk dolls.  Native American docents Armando Perez and James Tunstall shared their Native American heritage, and everyone enjoyed music provided by the Vacaville Jammers!