National Museum of the U.S. Army

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The National Museum of the United States Army provides the only comprehensive portrayal of Army history and traditions through the eyes of the American Soldier. Through preserving, interpreting, and exhibiting invaluable artifacts, the National Army Museum creates learning opportunities for all visitors and bonds the American people to their oldest military service.

We are America’s Army Museum.

2023-2024

Programs by National Museum of the U.S. Army

"A Long and Painful Journey" : The U.S. Army and the Trail of Tears - FREE

Examine the role of the U.S. Army during the Trial of Tears. Learn how Soldiers fulfilled their obligation to carry out the terms of the Indian Removal Act in the Cherokee Nation. Examine how the implantation of act impacted both Soldiers and...

"No Mail, Low Morale": The 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion - FREE

The 6888th Central Postal Battalion was the first and only all-Black WAC unit sent overseas during the war. They faced the daunting task of sorting and delivering mail to the roughly 7 million service members stationed in the...

"Our Girls Over There:" The Hello Girls of World War I - FREE

During World War I, over 200 women served the American Expeditionary Forces as telephone operators connecting calls between the front line and higher headquarters.. Learn more about how these female telephone operators were recruited for specific...

Corps of Discovery: The Lewis and Clark Expedition - FREE

The Corps of Discovery was the Army’s first diplomatic mission. Discover the mission’s lasting impacts and consequences for the Army, the nation, and the American Indians who inhabited the land.

Defining "American": Native American Soldiers in World War I and the Path to Citizenship - FREE

From the Revolutionary War and through present day, American Indians have proudly served the U.S. Army often without recognition or the benefits of citizenship. Their actions focused attention on disparities among indigenous Americans and paved...

Fighting for Freedom: Nisei Soldiers and World War II - Free

Learn about the courageous men and women of Japanese ancestry from Hawaii and the mainland United States who served in the U.S. Army during World War II, while some of their families were placed in War Relocation Authority...

Making A Way Out of No Way: African American Soldiers in World War II - FREE

Join us to learn more about the African American Soldiers’ journey for equal rights. A Museum educator will guide the field trip, exploring the commitment, challenges, and bravery of African American Soldiers serving during World War II and...

The Accomplishment of the ENIAC and the Women Computing Pioneers - FREE

Discover how a talented group of female mathematicians laid the groundwork for the field of computer programming. A Museum educator will guide the field trip as students discover how female “computers” solved complex problems, contributing to Army...

The Long Road To Freedom: The U.S. Army and Juneteenth

On June 19, 1865, Maj. Gen. Gordon Granger issued General Orders No. 3 declaring that “the people of Texas are informed in accordance with a Proclamation from the Executive of the United States all slaves are free.” Granger’s order had the effect...

The Road to Revolution: The French and Indian War - FREE

Before the American Revolution, a different conflict divided the colonies and set the stage for tension between the colonies and Great Britain. Investigate the long-reaching effects of the French and Indian War in order to understand its...

Type of Organization

Arts/Cultural/Museum

Contact

Jennifer Dubina usarmy.belvoir.hqda.mbx.programs-education-division@army.mil
1775 Liberty Drive
Fort Belvoir VA 22060-6205
5715150783
United States

https://www.theNMUSA.org

Primary Disciplines

The programs of National Museum of the U.S. Army cover:

History & Social Studies