Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument is a National Monument in Ohio. The NPS currently lists 0 active alerts, 0 campgrounds and 1 visitor center, and no entrance fee.
Youngsholm, September 2025 · Photo: NPS / Roger Osorio (via nps.gov)
About the park
“Throughout his life, Charles Young overcame countless obstacles in his ascent to prominence. In spite of overt racism and stifling inequality, Young rose through the military ranks to become one of the most respected leaders of his time.”
Active alerts
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Closures
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Campgrounds
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Visitor centers
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Current alerts and closures
The NPS listed no active alerts for this park in the Oct 28, 2026 snapshot. Conditions can change; check current conditions on nps.gov before you go.
Entrance fees and passes
This site has no entrance fee, according to NPS fee data.
In 1918, Colonel Charles Young completed a physically and mentally challenging 497 horseback ride from Wilberforce, Ohio to Washington D.C. in 16 days to prove his physical fitness for military combat duty.
The Young family home, Youngsholm, has reopened after a multi-year restoration. Contact the park by email at [email protected] if you have questions or concerns.
Youngsholm
Day
Hours
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
Closed
Friday
9:00AM - 4:00PM
Saturday
9:00AM - 4:00PM
Sunday
9:00AM - 4:00PM
Weather: The park lies in a humid continental zone with a generally temperate climate. Winters are mildly cold with average temperatures around 29 degrees (F).
Data: National Park Service (NPS) Data API, U.S. Department of the Interior (developer.nps.gov). This product uses the NPS Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the National Park Service. The National Park Service and the U.S. Department of the Interior do not endorse OpenParks. Photos are NPS images shown with their original credits; park descriptions are short excerpts credited to the NPS. Always confirm current conditions on nps.gov before you travel.