Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument — U.S. Route 42 E
Wilberforce, OH Location

1120 U.S. Route 42 E
Wilberforce, OH   45384Driving Directions
Phone: (937)352-6757(937)352-6757 Maps & Directions

https://www.nps.gov/chyo/planyou...

National Monument

Operating Hours & Seasons

Operating Hours

Park operations are dependent upon staff availability. Currently, the house is only available for visitation by appointment only. Please visit the Contact Us page to call the park and make an appointment to visit. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. You can view the searchable park Calendar to see what events are planned or visit our social media pages to stay up-to-date on current park happenings.

Standard Hours

• Sunday: Closed
• Monday: Closed
• Tuesday: Closed
• Wednesday: Closed
• Thursday: Closed
• Friday: Closed
• Saturday: Closed

Fees & Passes

Entrance Fees:

• $0.00 - No Entrance Fees
  There are no fees to enter the park when it is open to the public.

Entrance Passes:

• $0.00 - America the Beautiful Passes
  There are no fees or passes required to enter the park. The park currently does not sell the America the Beautiful National Parks & Federal Recreation Lands Pass but you can go online to purchase select passes and to order select passes. You can also visit William Howard Taft National Historic Site in Cincinnati or Hopewell Culture National Historical Park in Chillicothe and purchase a pass there, in person. Cost for an annual pass is $80.00.

About

"The thing then to be desired above all others is confidence in one's self..." Charles Young

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. A well-rounded man with a steadfast devotion to duty, Young led by example and inspired a generation of new leaders.

Directions

"Youngsholm" is located in Wilberforce, Ohio near Wilberforce University. It is situated less than one mile west of the Wilberforce University and Central State University campuses on U.S. Route 42 at 1120 US Route 42 E.

Visitor Centers

Youngsholm

Currently, Youngsholm serves as the face of the nation's 401st National Park Service site. For up-to-date information on park events, you can call the park for info. In 1907, the Young's purchased a large house about a mile from the campus which he later named "Youngsholm." The house was built in 1839 and was once used as a stop on the Underground Railroad.

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). Summers are hot and humid with an average temperature around 74 degrees (F). Average annual total rainfall is just under 40". Snowfall in the winter is generally light with an average total snowfall of about 22".

Permits and Reservations Information