Living History

Young people learn “how to be” from role models and culturally-relevant heroes. But many youth from minority backgrounds lack a sense of pride in their heritage, and know few true heroes who share their cultural roots.

VisionQuest programs incorporate education and experiences to honor ethno-cultural heritage and history, increasing young people’s pride in their cultural roots. We teach young people about the proud tradition of the African American Buffalo Soldiers and Mexican American Vaqueros in American history. In the classroom, students learn about how these groups persevered in the face of discrimination and other challenges in order to achieve great things. Historic reenactments allow young people to experience the courage, determination and pride of their ancestors.