Mar 30, 2021
Paul J. Matthews, also known as Captain, is the founder of the
Buffalo Soldiers National Museum. The museum is the first of its
kind in the United States and is one of the top draws for tourists
in Houston, Texas. Mr. Matthews served in the United States Army,
including time in Vietnam during the war, and, upon his return
home, went to work as a pharmaceutical representative and continued
to rise through the ranks until retirement. The impetus for the
Buffalo Soldiers National Museum was Paul's wife pointing out the
amount of space his lifelong collection of military memorabilia
pertaining to the African American experience was taking
up. Mr. Matthews can be found in the museum addressing all
levels of concern and teaching museum visitors an important part of
our collective history.