Camp Naco
Description
Camp Naco is a cornerstone of the Buffalo Soldiers history in Arizona. Established in 1911 as a tent camp in Naco, Arizona, the 9th and 10th Cavalry of Buffalo Soldiers were assigned from Fort Huachuca to keep the Mexican Revolution hospitalities from spilling across the border.
Camp Naco was one of only two such facilities constructed of adobe and the only one still standing today. It passed into private ownership in 1960.
Today, it is part of the Naco Heritage Alliance and is owned by the City of Bisbee.
The Camp Naco Project began in January 2023 under the auspices of the City of Bisbee and guided by the Naco Heritage Alliance.
The vision is to preserve Camp Naco as a destination that:
- Honors the legacy of the Buffalo Soldiers in the American Southwest
- Advances the diverse arts, culture, & history of the Arizona Borderlands
- Serves as a community resource for the residents of Naco, Arizona
This project embodies several activities whose impact will span across all three of the above pillars and be incorporated into the architectural and community programming for Camp Naco:
- Exhibits
- Tours
- Educational Programs
- Living History
- Events
- Outdoor Activities
- Wellness
- Research
- Workshops & Studios
- Library
- Housing
- Community Gathering
Watch this latest update on Camp Naco’s progress.
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