Seminole Negro Indian Scouts Historical Society
Letter from the Executive Director
“We come not here to tell a lie, but to tell the whole truth, and that you do all you can for us to have a home.” (Dictated by John Horse in 1873; National Archives – Division of the Missouri Special Files M1495: Roll 13)
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Power shapes memory.
Much has changed since my last letter, and in that time, the world has shifted in seismic ways. We now find ourselves in a moment where truth is increasingly contested, and the past—especially the parts that challenge dominant narratives—is under pressure to disappear.
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The Seminole Negro Indian Scouts Historical Society cannot be silenced.
We do not rely on government grants. While many nonprofits are being forced to say less and erase more, we remain steadfast in our commitment to say more—and to say it plainly. We will continue to share historical documents, testimonies, and truths that illuminate the lives and legacies of the Seminole Negro Indian Scouts, their families and their descendants.
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This is not just about presence; it’s about preservation. It is about ensuring that our stories are not just remembered but felt—by our children, by scholars, by anyone who seeks to understand the full scope of American history.
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Power shapes memory, and memory is saved through documentation. Our Community is a unique mixture of peoples, travels, traditions, and language. As a community, we must remember that we are not only preserving our history. We are protecting our inheritance.
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The Historical Society’s Facebook page is primarily where we connect. Come join us to learn, teach and share.​
Fuh spec we ole befo-time peepil dem. Honor the Elders.
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Best,
Sarah​​
The Seminole Negro Indian Scouts Historical Society was created to celebrate the incredible military legacy of the Scouts and the unique and thriving Scout descendant community that has maintained its identity through the years with an insular language (Afro-Seminole Creole) and shared oral history.
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The Historical Society, created and led by descendants of the Seminole Negro Indian Scouts, works with allied researchers to collect and curate accurate historical work, support new research, and preserve oral and other forms of community history.