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.

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.

The front of Youngsholm, the park's visitor center

Youngsholm, September 2025

The large stone boulder with Historic Plaque affixed to it, sits in the front yard of Youngsholm

Charles Young House Boulder

Charles Young poses for a portrait shortly before he was awarded the NAACP Spingarn Medal.

Charles Young Spingarn Award

Charles Young poses for a portrait with one of his horses as he is saluted by a young, unidentified boy.

Charles Young on his mount

Charles Young (far right) poses with his family, Ada Young (standing rear), Charles Noel (far left), and Marie Aurelia (sitting middle).

Charles Young and family

The 24th Infantry Buffalo Soldiers while in the Philippines, c.1902

24th Infantry in Philippine

Buffalo Soldiers of the 25th Infantry pose for a portrait near Fort Keough, Montana, c.1890.

25th Infantry in Montana

Troopers from the 9th Cav, K Troop posing for a group photo, c.1890.

9th Cavalry, K Troop

Buffalo Soldiers of K Troop, 10th Cavalry on the move in Chickamauga, Ga., c.1898

10th Cavalry, Troop K on the move

Buffalo Soldiers of the 93rd Infantry advance cautiously in a jungle somewhere in the South Pacific, c.1945

Advancing in the jungle in the South Pacific

The colorful stained glass transom above the main entrance door to Youngsholm

Stained Glass Transom

Youngsholm on a day of a Commissioning Ceremony in 2015

Youngsholm

Buffalo Soldiers of the 9th Cavalry take a company photo prior to being shipped out to the Philippines, c.1900

Buffalo Soldiers of the 9th Cavalry

Colonel Charles Young poses in class A's for a portrait

Colonel Charles Young

The bronze plaque that proclaims Youngsholm as a National Historical Site, mounted on a boulder from the Sequoia NP area

Sequoia Boulder

Buffalo Soldiers of the 25th Infantry pose for a photo at Ft. Keough in Montana, c.1890

Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument

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