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Greater Washington DC Chapter
9th and 10th (Horse) Cavalry Association

 

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Explore Day 2026 at Fort McHenry
Baltimore, Maryland
April 23, 2026


Fort McHenry


The Buffalo Soldiers returned to Fort McHenry in support of the National Park Service
"Explore Day", in recognition of Earth Day. Troopers Lynn Hill and Kay Campbell
represented the DC Chapter and greeted Baltimore County fourth graders. The fourth
graders got to ask questions about the Buffalo Soldiers. EXPLORE Day stands for
EXPeriential Learning and Outdoor REcreation Day. It is an engaging day of activities
for Baltimore City Students held on National Park Week. Shannon McLucas, a park
ranger at Fort McHenry, said students met several park partners, including the Carrie
Murray Nature Center, the Maryland Center for History and Culture,the Pride of Baltimore,
the Star Spangled Banner House, and more.









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