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A well-rounded man with a steadfast devotion to duty, Young led by example and inspired a generation of new leaders.","summarySource":"National Park Service","guide":{},"trConnection":null,"trConnections":[],"trTypes":[],"links":{"official":"https://www.nps.gov/chyo/index.htm","social":{},"recreationGov":null,"alltrails":null,"alltrailsExplore":"https://www.alltrails.com/explore?b_tl_lat=39.7115&b_tl_lng=-83.8971&b_br_lat=39.7067&b_br_lng=-83.8875","recreationGovSearch":"https://www.recreation.gov/search?q=Charles%20Young%20Buffalo%20Soldiers%20National%20Monument","directions":"http://www.nps.gov/chyo/planyourvisit/directions.htm"},"cover":{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/DC8C95C4-F507-AC6D-61B5DFB86EA58043.jpg","title":"Youngsholm, September 2025","alt":"A large grey house with dark grey shutters with a green lawn out front under a blue sky","credit":"NPS / Roger Osorio","license":"Public domain (U.S. government work)","licenseUrl":null,"filePage":"https://www.nps.gov/chyo/index.htm","tier":1,"source":"National Park Service"},"images":[{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/DC8C95C4-F507-AC6D-61B5DFB86EA58043.jpg","title":"Youngsholm, September 2025","alt":"A large grey house with dark grey shutters with a green lawn out front under a blue sky","credit":"NPS / Roger Osorio","license":"Public domain (U.S. government work)","licenseUrl":null,"filePage":"https://www.nps.gov/chyo/index.htm","source":"National Park Service","cover":true},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/DC9A35C4-C1A9-0845-50CD22F528E04F68.jpg","title":"Charles Young House Boulder","alt":"A large gray stone boulder with a bronze plaque on it indicating a national historical landmark","caption":"The large stone boulder with Historic Plaque affixed to it, sits in the front yard of Youngsholm","credit":"NPS / Roger Osorio","source":"NPS"}],"activities":["Food","Dining","Guided Tours","Self-Guided Tours - Walking","Self-Guided Tours - Auto","Junior Ranger Program","Park Film"],"topics":["African American Heritage","Military","Infantry and Militia","Cavalry","US Army","Wars and Conflicts","Indian and Frontier Wars"],"fees":[],"passes":[],"hours":[{"name":"Youngsholm","description":"The Young family home, Youngsholm, has reopened after a multi-year restoration. Contact the park by email at chyo_info@nps.gov if you have questions or concerns. The park grounds are accessible sunrise to sunset every day. \n\nYou can view the park calendar to see what events are planned or visit our social media pages to stay up-to-date on current park happenings.","standardHours":{"wednesday":"Closed","monday":"Closed","thursday":"Closed","sunday":"9:00AM - 4:00PM","tuesday":"Closed","friday":"9:00AM - 4:00PM","saturday":"9:00AM - 4:00PM"},"exceptions":[{"name":"Veterans Day","start":"2026-11-11","end":"2026-11-11","hours":{"wednesday":"Closed","monday":"Closed","thursday":"Closed","sunday":"Closed","tuesday":"Closed","friday":"Closed","saturday":"Closed"}},{"name":"Thanksgiving Day","start":"2026-11-26","end":"2026-11-26","hours":{"wednesday":"Closed","monday":"Closed","thursday":"Closed","sunday":"Closed","tuesday":"Closed","friday":"Closed","saturday":"Closed"}},{"name":"Christmas Day","start":"2026-12-25","end":"2026-12-25","hours":{"wednesday":"Closed","monday":"Closed","thursday":"Closed","sunday":"Closed","tuesday":"Closed","friday":"Closed","saturday":"Closed"}},{"name":"New Year's Day","start":"2027-01-01","end":"2027-01-01","hours":{"wednesday":"Closed","monday":"Closed","thursday":"Closed","sunday":"Closed","tuesday":"Closed","friday":"Closed","saturday":"Closed"}},{"name":"Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.","start":"2027-01-18","end":"2027-01-18","hours":{"wednesday":"Closed","monday":"Closed","thursday":"Closed","sunday":"Closed","tuesday":"Closed","friday":"Closed","saturday":"Closed"}},{"name":"Washington's Birthday","start":"2027-02-15","end":"2027-02-15","hours":{"wednesday":"Closed","monday":"Closed","thursday":"Closed","sunday":"Closed","tuesday":"Closed","friday":"Closed","saturday":"Closed"}}]}],"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.","weatherInfo":"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\".","contacts":{"phone":"9373526757","email":"chyo_info@nps.gov"},"visitorCenters":[{"name":"Youngsholm","description":"The Young family home, Youngsholm, has reopened after a multi-year restoration. Contact the park by email at chyo_info@nps.gov if you have questions or concerns. 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