Okla. Stat. tit. 53, § 53-7: 1 Creation - Purpose

A. There is hereby created within the Oklahoma Historical

Society the Buffalo Soldiers Heritage Corridor.

B. The purpose of the Buffalo Soldiers Heritage Corridor is to

encourage the development and appreciation of historic sites,

museums, and heritage programs associated with the story of the

Buffalo Soldiers and their legacy of patriotic service, sacrifice,

and struggle for the fundamental rights and responsibilities of

every American citizen.

C. Furthermore, the Corridor is to encourage heritage tourism

that will attract visitors to Oklahoma and lead them to communities

where the stories of the Buffalo Soldiers and their legacy are still

evident today.