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AIR FORCE ARMAMENT MUSEUM: The Air Force Armament Museum is the only museum in the world dedicated to the collection, preservation and exhibition of artifacts and memorabilia associated with Air Force Armament and its platforms of delivery. There are over 29 different aircraft that have found a home at the Air Force Armament Museum including an AC-130, B-17, B-25, B-52, P-51, A-10, F-15, F-16, F-100, F-101, and many other aircraft from the WWII era to the present. There are also several hundred pieces of armament to include a gun collection, bombs, bomblets and missiles to include the Sparrow, Sidewinder, cluster bombs, Bunker Buster and the MOAB. A 32-minute film on the history of Eglin Air Force Base and its role in the development of armament is shown continuously throughout the day 100 Museum Drive, Eglin Air Force Base, Florida 32542, 1 850-882-4063, usafamf@gmail.com, https://www.afarmamentmuseum.com/

AIR MOBILITY COMMAND MUSEUM: The museum houses over 30 aircraft varying in roles and sizes, and has exhibits telling the story of humanitarian and airlift and air refueling history. 1301 Heritage Rd, Dover AFB, DE 19902, (302) 677-5938, https://amcmuseum.org/

ALABAMA VETERANS MUSEUM AND ARCHIVES: The Alabama Veterans Museum & Archives collection contains an impressive display of artifacts from the Revolutionary War until present day. Visitors can walk among the actual uniforms, medals, photos and weapons; hear stories and experiences about the nation’s wars from men and women who were actually there. With over 10,000 visitors last year, the Alabama Veterans Museum & Archives has become a vital part of Athens Alabama, not only do we draw the local public to our museum to educate and teach of the sacrifices what it takes to keep our country free, we have visitors from all over the United States and other countries. 114 West Pryor Street - Athens, Alabama, 256-771-7578, nfo@alabamaveteransmuseum.com, , http://www.alabamaveteransmuseum.com/

AMERICAN CIVIL WAR MUSEUM: The American Civil War Museum explores, inspires, and promotes the public’s understanding of the Civil War – its causes, course,and consequences.

The Museum is located at three locations: Historic Tredegar - 480 Tredegar St., Richmond, VA 23219, White House of the Confederacy - 1201 East Clay St., Richmond, VA 23219, Appomattox - 159 Horseshoe Rd., Appomattox, VA 24522, https://acwm.org/

AMERICAN HERITAGE MUSEUM:  Visit the incredible American Heritage Museum in Hudson, Massachusetts. Featuring an astounding collections and immersive exhibits from the Revolutionary War to current time. www.AmericanheritageMuseum.org. 568 Main Street, Hudson, MA 01749, Phone: (978) 562-9182, Fax: (978) 568-8231

AMERICAN LEGION MILITARY MUSEUM & POST CAFE: The American Legion Military Museum in Trenton, Ga., features artifacts dating from the Revolutionary War through the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, with special emphasis on personal displays of local residents during World War II, Korea and Vietnam. 13205 N. Main St., Trenton GA 30752, (706) 657-5257, https://www.exploregeorgia.org/trenton/arts-culture/museums/american-legion-military-museum-and-post-cafe

AMERICAN MILITARY EDGED WEAPONRY MUSEUM: One of this country's most comprehensive collections of U.S. military knives and artifacts used by the American servicemen. The knives range from pikes, swords, sabers, fencing bayonets, bowie, knuckle and trench knives. Also on display are a rocket, grease gun, flaregun, BAR & Thompson machine gun. Displayed throughout are military artifacts as well as items from the Spanish-American War, WWI, WWII, Korean War, Viet Nam and Desert Storm and recruiting and Savings Bond posters. 3562 Old Philadelphia Pike, Intercourse, PA 17534, PHONE: (717) 768-7185, FAX: (610) 678-7778, https://www.discoverlancaster.com/directory/american-military-edged-weaponry-museum/

ANDERSONVILLE NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE: Andersonville National Historic Site began as a stockade built about 18 months before the end of the U.S. Civil War to hold Union Army prisoners captured by Confederate soldiers. Located deep behind Confederate lines, the 26.5-acre Camp Sumter (named for the south Georgia county it occupied) was designed for a maximum of 10,000 prisoners. At its most crowded, it held more than 32,000 men, many of them wounded and starving, in horrific conditions with rampant disease, contaminated water, and only minimal shelter from the blazing sun and the chilling winter rain. In the prison's 14 months of existence, some 45,000 Union prisoners arrived here;of those, 12,920 died and were buried in a cemetery created just outside the prison walls.

The cemetery site serving Camp Sumter was established as Andersonville National Cemetery on July 26, 1865. By 1868, the cemetery held the remains of more than 13,800 Union soldiers whose bodies had been retrieved after their deaths in hospitals, battles, or prison camps throughout the region. Andersonville National Cemetery has been used continuously since its founding and currently averages over 150 burials a year. The cemetery and associated prison site became a unit of the National Park System in 1970.

Today, Andersonville National Historic Site comprises three distinct components: the former site of Camp Sumter military prison, the Andersonville National Cemetery, and the National Prisoner of War Museum, which opened in 1998 to honor all U.S. prisoners of war in all wars. 760 POW Road, Andersonville, GA 31711, (229) 924-0343, https://www.nps.gov/ande/planyourvisit/directions.htm

ARTILLERY COMPANY OF NEWPORT: The Artillery Company of Newport, chartered in 1741 by King George II of Great Britain, is today a ceremonial unit of the Rhode Island Militia, Council of Historic Military Commands. As such, the Company provides cannon salutes, color guards, and honor guards for official state and local ceremonies, as well as for privately sponsored patriotic and veterans’ events. Throughout its proud history of over 282 years, the Artillery Company has served with distinction in both war and peace, including service in the French Indian Wars, the War of the Revolution, at the Battle of Lake Erie in the War of 1812…

The museum contains one of the most extensive collections of historic artifacts. The museum’s most prized items are four 3-pound bronze cannon cast by Paul Revere in his foundry in Boston in 1798 for the State of Rhode Island. The museum also has an extensive collection of military uniforms from such notables as: US Secretary of State Colin Powell, and Generals Abrams, Leominster and Westmoreland.23 Clarke Street, Newport, RI 02840, adjutant@newportartillery.org, (401) 846-8488, https://newportartillery.org/

AUGUSTA MILITARY ACADEMY MUSEUM: The Museum of Augusta Military Academy is located in Fort Defiance, Virginia. The Museum building sits among stately old trees and expansive lawns on the grounds of the now-closed military academy. Fort Defiance is located eight miles north of Staunton on U.S. Route 11, the historic Valley Pike.

Charles S. Roller began teaching immediately after the War Between the States in a small school on the grounds of the neighboring Old Stone Church. He then went on to purchase the land South of the church and founded Augusta Male Academy in 1874. In the Civil War, he served in Confederate General J. E. B. Stuart's cavalry and during Reconstruction, he was elected to the Virginia General Assembly, the state's legislative body. He introduced military instruction and discipline to his students by 1879, and changed the name of the school to Augusta Military Academy in 1890. AMA was the first of several secondary-level, military academies in Virginia, and one of the first schools in the country to adopt a Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps program. The school had a major educational, social, and economic impact on this area of the Shenandoah Valley for over 100 years. Museum: Voice: 540-248-3007, Fax: 540-248-4533, Email: Museum@AMAalumni.org, 1640 Lee Highway, Fort Defiance, VA 24437, https://amaalumni.org/museum/

AVIATION MUSEUM OF KENTUCKY: The Aviation Museum of Kentucky is an asset to the state, the industry, and the nation. Our programs increase and improve every year. Our volunteers are enthusiastic, our board is involved, our membership is supportive, and our staff makes good use of the Museum's limited resources. Our Museum's building at Blue Grass Field is a former FBO hangar; it was never designed for use that a Museum would expect to see. It was built before ADA codes were established, so it offers only limited access to the disabled. Most importantly, we have outgrown our display space, our office space, and our storage space. It is not good business to retrofit a 40-year-old building into something it was never meant to be, so we are raising funds for a new, custom-designed facility. The new Aviation Museum of Kentucky will be built in WestLex area of Blue Grass Airport and will meet the needs of those thousands whose lives we enrich through aviation. We welcome you to join us in building a limitless future. 4029 Airport Road - Lexington, KY, (859)231-1219, museum@aviationky.org, https://www.aviationky.org/default.asp

BATTLEFIELD MILITARY MUSEUM: 900 Baltimore Pike Gettysburg, PA 17325, https://www.facebook.com/pages/Battlefield-Military-Museum/120730094608281

BERKS MILITARY HISTORY MUSEUM: 182-198 E Wyomissing Avenue, Mohnton, Pennsylvania 19540, https://berksmilitary.weebly.com/

BREVARD VETERANS MEMORIAL CENTER: Since 1978 the Brevard Veterans Memorial Center and Council have taken on many missions to support over 70,000 Brevard Veterans and their families as well as to help all citizens and visitors learn firsthand about what U.S. veterans have contributed to make our country great. 400 South Sykes Creek Parkway, Merritt Island, https://veteransmemorialcenter.org

CAMP BLANDING MUSEUM: The Camp Blanding Museum was established in 1990 and currently features displays focused on Camp Blanding’s History and involvement during WWII.

On display you will find uniforms, weapons, equipment items, vehicles, and aircrafts dating back to the 1940’s. Our plans are to expand the museum to include displays for the Korean War, Vietnam War, Desert Shield/Desert Storm, and the Global War on Terror (Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom).

Inside the museum, you will also find a gift shop specialized in selling history books, pins, patches, badges, and other miscellaneous historical military items. The museum also has a Memorial Park dedicated to preserving large military artifacts of military history covering World War II, Vietnam, and Operation Desert Storm. You will also find numerous monuments to the men and units who trained and or were stationed at Camp Blanding over time. 5629 SR 16 West, Building 3040, Starke, Florida 32091, (904) 682-3196, https://campblandingmuseum.org/

CAMP GORDON JOHNSTON WWII MUSEUM: The Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum, located in Carrabelle, Florida, was established to honor and preserve the heritage of the men and women who trained at the camp during WWII. Camp Gordon Johnston opened in 1942 for the sole purpose of training Infantry Divisions and their support units in amphibious operations by U. S. Army Engineer Special Brigades [ESB]. This camp trained a quarter of a million men, closing in June of 1946. Three infantry divisions and two special brigades left here after receiving amphibious training to confront tyranny both in Europe and the Pacific. Learn about their dedication, fears and heroism at our museum. 1873 Highway 98 West Carrabelle, FL 32322, (850) 697 8575, museum@campgordonjohnston.com, https://www.campgordonjohnston.com/

CAPE CANAVERAL SPACE FORCE MUSEUM: Since opening to the public in 1966, the Cape Canaveral Space Force Museum (Formerly known as the Air Force Space and Missile Museum) has introduced millions of visitors to the history of rocketry and space flight.

Our goal is to collect, restore, and exhibit items of historical significance which relate to the development and heritage of U.S. Space Force space launch activities.

Our facilities include the Space & Missile Museum exhibits at Launch Complex 26, Launch Complex 5/6, and the surrounding areas as well as the Sands Space History Center. , 191 Museum Cir., Cape Canaveral, FL 32925, (321) 853-9171, https://ccspacemuseum.org/

CARNAGIE SCIENCE CENTER:Come aboard to learn how 80 men used their expertise, humor and sheer ingenuity to carve out a rough and adventurous life during USS Requin’s (SS 481) lengthy defense and scientific missions, some of which are still classified to this day! State-of-the-art and battle ready when it set out just days before the end of World War II, Requin holds the distinction of being the Navy’s first Radar Picket submarine. One Allegheny Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15212, 412.237.3400, https://carnegiesciencecenter.org/exhibits/requin-submarine/

CHICKAMAUGA & CHATTANOOGA NATIONAL MILITARY PARK: In 1863, Union and Confederate forces fought for control of Chattanooga, known as the "Gateway to the Deep South." The Confederates were victorious at nearby Chickamauga in September. However, renewed fighting in Chattanooga that November provided Union troops victory and control of the city. After the fighting, a Confederate soldier ominously wrote, "This...is the death-knell of the Confederacy." 3370 LaFayette Road, Fort Oglethorpe, GA 30742, 706-866-9241, https://www.nps.gov/chch/index.htm

CITADEL MUSEUM: The Citadel Museum represents the history of The Military College of South Carolina from its founding in 1842 to the present. Our exhibits explore the long history of The Citadel by showcasing some of our past and present uniforms displayed along a timeline. A display of Citadel rings from 1895 to the present is also a focal point of the Museum. Through a self guided tour on the Daniel Library's third floor, the visitor experiences the essence of each era in The Citadel's history. 171 Moultrie Street, Charleston, SC 29409, Telephone: 843-953-2569, E-mail: archives@citadel.edu, https://library.citadel.edu/museum

COLD WAR MUSEUM: In 1996, Francis Gary Powers, Jr. and John C. Welch founded The Cold War Museum® (CWM) to preserve Cold War history, honor Cold War Veterans, and educate students about this time period. Francis Gary Powers Jr. is the son of Francis Gary "Frank” Powers, the U-2 pilot who was shot down over the Soviet Union May 1, 1960. John Welch brings a wealth of knowledge to the CWM in that he has been associated with it for over two decades.

The museum is a 501(c)3 institution that seeks, by various means, to do three things: 1) Educate the public on the history and significance of the Cold War 2) Promote Scientific, Technical, Engineering, and Mathematical education (STEM) and demonstrate the importance it played in the Cold War 3) Secure, conserve, and preserve Cold War artifacts to tell the Cold War story through interpretive displays . 7172 Lineweaver Rd., Warrenton, VA 20187, Phone: (540) 341-2008, https://coldwar.org/Default.asp

CURRAHEE MILITARY MUSEUM: The Stephens Co. Historical Society Office, Currahee Military Museum, and Stephens Co. History Museum are all located in the newly-renovated Train Depot in historical downtown Toccoa, GA, where paratroopers first arrived in town by train before walking to the camp to begin their training. 160 Alexander St. Toccoa, GA 30577, (706) 282-5055, contact@toccoahistory.com, https://www.toccoahistory.com/#welcome

DELAND NAVAL AIR STATION MUSEUM: Before it was a Naval Air Station, it was just a municipal airport. Built in the 1920s by the City of DeLand, with its first asphalt runway put in around 1936, the field served the civilian community until the U.S. Navy came calling in 1941.  Heeding the same call for service that drew thousands of young men into military service, the City of DeLand donated its airport to the cause.  The Navy bought additional property nearby, encompassing what is now the DeLand Airport, and on November 17, 1942, opened the DeLand Naval Air Station. 

New facilities were constructed to house the military personnel and equipment as DeLand NAS became a major training base for Navy pilot/gunner teams flying the land-based PBO Ventura and PB4Y-2 Privateer patrol bombers, as well as the famous SBD Dauntless dive bombers, the carrier-based planes credited with the sinking of four Japanese aircraft carriers in the pivotal battle of Midway. In 1944, another carrier-based fighter, the F64 Hellcat, was added to the station’s training mission. 

In March of 1946, the DeLand Naval Air Station was officially closed, the tower was shut down, and the entire field was turned over to the City of DeLand.  Some of the buildings were occupied by Florida Military School from 1956 to 1971. 

50 years after the opening of the base, the DeLand Naval Air Station Museum came into being, housed in the former Master of Arms Residence, which had been donated by the City of DeLand.  Following an extensive restoration effort, the building was dedicated in November, 1995, and has become home to an impressive collection of historical artifacts, veterans’ mementos and military art that has grown steadily over the years.

In 2001, the Museum building was placed on the National Register of Historic Places.

910 Biscayne BoulevardDeLand, Florida, 336-738-4149, https://www.delandnavalairmuseum.org/index.html

DELAWARE MILITARY MUSEUM: The Delaware Military Museum exists to teach the rich military heritage of the state by educating the public, preserving history, and honoring the men and women whose efforts sustain our country's values and freedom., 1st Regiment Road, Wilmington, Delaware 19808, https://www.delawaremilitarymuseum.org/

DON F. PRATT MUSEUM: The Don F. Pratt Museum was established in 1956 as an official museum for the 101st Airborne Division. The museum’s central theme is the history of the 101st Airborne Division or the “Screaming Eagles.” As a result, exhibits in the Pratt Museum cover the period from the early 1940s to the present day.32 Screaming Eagle Blvd.Ft. Campbell, KY 42223

ELDRED WWII MUSEUM: The Museum provides people of all ages the opportunity to learn about the history of WWII and offers unique exhibits about the WWII era. 201 Main Street, P.O. Box 273, Eldred, PA 16731, 814-225-2220, https://eldredpawwiimuseum.com/

FORT DELAWARE STATE PARK: Situated on Pea Patch Island in the middle of the Delaware River, Fort Delaware was initially constructed in the mid-1800s to protect Wilmington and Philadelphia from enemy attack. Fort Delaware served that role through WWI. The fort was among the most state-of-the-art in the nation when it was completed and housed prisoners of war during the Civil War due to its relative isolation. Within the walls of Fort Delaware, visitors can also see Battery Torbert. Along the Prison Camp Trail lies the entrance to the mine casemate that controlled the mines that were deployed in the river in the late 1800s and early 1900s. The Pea Patch Heronry is one of the largest mixed species nest colony for herons, egrets, and ibis in the eastern United States. Other nesters that can be found on the island include osprey and bald eagles. Paranormal tours are offered in the fall and living history interpretation is offered year-round. 2540 Colter Rd, Delaware City, DE 19706, (302) 834-7941. https://www.delawaremilitarymuseum.org/

FORT DONELSON NATIONAL BATTLEFIELD PARK: Brigadier General Ulysses S. Grant was becoming quite famous as he wrote these words following the surrender of Confederate Fort Donelson on Sunday, February 16, 1862. The Union victory at Fort Donelson elated the North, and stunned the South. Within days of the surrender, Clarksville and Nashville would fall into Union hands. Grant and his troops had created a pathway to victory for the Union. 174 National Cemetery Drive, PO Box 434, Dover, TN 37058, 931-232-5706 x0, https://www.nps.gov/fodo/index.htm

FORT DuPONT STATE PARK: Named for a Civil War U.S. Naval hero, Fort DuPont was built to protect port cities along the Delaware River, like Wilmington and Philadelphia from enemy ships. When its weaponry became obsolete after World War I, Fort DuPont’s role switched primarily to training. The backbone of Fort DuPont’s coastal defense included its rifle, mortar and rapid-fire batteries that can still be seen today. A theater built in the 1930s still stands on the property, as well. The Riverview Trail is a prime spot to watch wading birds fly between Pea Patch Island and the mainland. Visitors can also see ospreys dive for fish in the river during the summer months, a variety of waterfowl in winter and bald eagles year-round. Route 9, north of the C&D Canal, Delaware City, Delaware, (302) 834-7941, FAX (302) 836-2539, https://destateparks.com/History/FortDupont

FORT ETHAN ALLEN MUSEUM: The Fort Ethan Allen Museum; a collection of photos, artifacts, ephemera, uniforms, equipment, etc. From its opening as a Cavalry Post in 1896, to it’s short time as an Air Force Base, to it’s conversion to the private sector, much of the Post remains as it was when first built. The Fort represents an important piece of Vermont and military history. Please look at our short histories and photos of different aspects of the Fort’s history. 11 Marcy Drive, Essex, Vermont., william@parkinsonbooks.com, https://www.parkinsonbooks.com/fortethanallenmuseum/feampages/museumhome.html

FORT STEWART MILITARY MUSEUM: Fort Stewart-Hunter Army Airfield is the Army’s Premier Power Projection Platform on the East Coast. We are responsible for training, equipping, deploying, and redeploying, active and reserve component Army units. And we are home to the historic 3rd Infantry Division.Stewart’s 288,000 acres provide unequaled joint training opportunities along the Eastern seaboard for all branches of the military.Seven major drop zones, multiple tank and armored fighting vehicle gunnery ranges, helicopter gunnery ranges, small arms ranges and three live-fire maneuver areas contribute to the Department of Defense's ability to train joint forces on the East coast.Hunter Army Airfield's location in Savannah plays a critical role in the post's deployment capabilities. The largest military aircraft can land at Hunter, load the biggest equipment in the Army inventory, and then deploy both equipment and Soldiers within an 18-hour wheels-up timeline to contingency operations anywhere in the world. 158 Calvary WayFort Stewart, Georgia 31314, https://home.army.mil/stewart/index.php/about/history

FORT SUMTER & FORT MOULTRIE NATIONAL HISTORIC PARK: Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park incorporates several sites around Charleston Harbor, which tell the unique stories of the people and places that shaped the United States of America.

Confederate forces fired the first shots of the Civil War upon Federal troops at Fort Sumter at 4:30 a.m. on April 12, 1861. The roots of that conflict are buried deep within the stories of the development of the United States. Fort Sumter would continue to serve as the focal point in Charleston throughout the Civil War.

Sullivan's Island has long served as Charleston Harbor's first line of defense against disease or foreign invasion. Quarantine stations checked every person that came into the harbor, including enslaved Africans. Later a palmetto log fort was built by Colonel Moultrie and the Second South Carolina Infantry. This fort came to be known as Fort Moultrie and was replaced and modified as technology and warfare changed through the mid-twentieth century.

The Fort Sumter Visitor Center at Liberty Square sits on the site of Gadsden's Wharf, where thousands of enslaved Africans were brought into the United States. Today the site interprets the causes and catalysis of the Civil War. 1214 Middle Street, Sullivan's Island, SC 29482, (843) 883-3123, https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/index.htm

FORT TRUMBULL STATE PARK: Fort Trumbull State ParkSince Colonial times Fort Trumbull served as the location of various military forts, schools and research facilities for the United States Army, Coast Guard and Navy. The first Fort Trumbull was built to protect the New London Harbor from British attack and later served as part of the country’s coastal defense system. The masonry fort (the third) that stands today was constructed between 1839 and 1852.

In 1915 the U.S. Revenue Cutter Service merged with the U.S. Lifesaving Service to become the U.S. Coast Guard. Therefore the Revenue Cutter Service Academy at Fort Trumbull became the first U.S. Coast Guard Academy, and all U.S. Coast Guard training took place at Fort Trumbull.

By World War II Fort Trumbull had become home to the Coast Guard, the U. S. Maritime Service Officer Candidate School, and the Columbia University Division of War Research Underwater Sound Laboratory was established there. Fort Trumbull State Park, 90 Walbach Street, New London, CT 06320, (860) 424-3200, https://portal.ct.gov/DEEP/State-Parks/Parks/Fort-Trumbull-State-Park

GETTYSBURG NATIONAL MILITARY PARK: Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and Visitor Center is the place to begin your visit to the battlefield. Here you will learn how to visit the park and what to see around Gettysburg. The Museum and Visitor Center is privately owned and operated by the Gettysburg Foundation, in partnership with the National Park Service. 1195 Baltimore Pike, Gettysburg, PA 17325, https://www.nps.gov/gett/planyourvisit/visitorcenters.htm

GREENBRIER MILITARY SCHOOL MUSEUM: 400 N Lee Street, Lewisburg, West Virginia 24901, https://www.gmsaa.org/history

HAMPTON ROADS NAVAL MUSEUM: The Hampton Roads Naval Museum is an official museum of the United States Navy and reports to the Naval History and Heritage Command in Washington, D.C. Our museum interprets the history of the U.S. Navy in and around Hampton Roads, Virginia from the Revolutionary War to the present day for service members and the general public. We perform this mission through collection, research, preservation, interpretation of historic artifacts and educational programs. Through this mission the U.S. Navy's proud tradition, heritage, honor and esprit de corps is perpetuated and better appreciated by all. One Waterside Drive Ste 248m, Norfolk, VA 23510-1607, https://www.history.navy.mil/content/history/museums/hrnm.html Phone: 757-322-2987, E-mail: hrnavalmuseum@navy.mil, Get Directions via Google Maps

HERITAGE PARK VETERANS MUSEUM: Heritage Park Veterans Museum opened on Veterans Day, November 11, 2010 consisting of 5 glass display cases, 9 mannequins and 15 uniforms.

Totally unfunded, everything housed at the museum has either been donated or is on loan and presents artifacts and uniforms from World War I to present.

The Veterans Wall of Honor sits just a short walk across the bridge. Heritage Park, McDonough, Ga.

Since its inception, the Heritage Park Veterans Museum has transformed into a place for learning, reverence and healing. Heritage Park 99 Lake Dow Road , McDonough, GA 30252, 404-831-9740, Heritageparkveteransmuseum01@gmail.com, https://www.heritageparkveteransmuseum.org/

HOLOCAUST MUSEUM & COHEN EDUCATION CENTER: The unique origin of the Museum was a Naples, Florida middle school classroom exhibit created by students and teachers studying the Holocaust called “Out of the Ashes.” The motto of the project was “Tell your children to tell their children and their children another generation. We will never forget!” The students knew the important lessons of the Holocaust must always be shared.

In 2001, the exhibit was transformed into a museum and educational center, operating as a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation. With our focus on education, our programs reach over 15,000 students each year and the Museum hosts more than 5,000 visitors annually. The Golden Gate teachers and students would be so proud of the impact “Out of the Ashes” has had! 975 Imperial Golf Course Blvd., Suite 108, Naples, FL 34110, (239) 263-9200, info@hmcec.org, https://hmcec.org/

JACKSON MEMORIAL HALL - VIRGINIA MILITARY INSTITUTE MUSEUM: VMI Museum, 210 Memorial Hall, Virginia Military Institute, Lexington, VA 24450. https://www.vmi.edu/museums-and-archives/vmi-museum/

MEDAL OF HONOR HERITAGE CENTER: The Charles H. Coolidge National Medal of Honor Heritage Center memorializes the history of our nation’s highest military award for valor, from the first medals in 1863 to the present, and educates the next generation of Americans about the six character traits associated with the gallantry of Medal recipients. 2 W. Aquarium Way, Suite 104, Chattanooga, TN 37402, 423-877-2525, https://www.mohhc.org/

MERCER COUNTY WAR MUSEUM: 1500 West Main Street Princeton, West Virginia 24740, https://visitwv.com/company/mercer-county-war-museum/

MILITARY AVIATION MUSEUM: Located in Virginia Beach the Military Aviation Museum is home to one of the world’s largest collections of flying vintage military aircraft.

The urpose-built airport facility includes over 50 aircraft from the World War I and World War II-era. The museum is also home to historical structures located on 130 acres.

With static displays, and regular flying demonstrations featuring some of history’s most iconic aircraft, the Museum is a ‘must see’ attraction! 1341 Princess Anne Road

Virginia Beach, VA 23457, (757) 721-7767, https://www.militaryaviationmuseum.org/

MILITARY HERITAGE MUSEUM: The Military Heritage Museum first opened its doors to the public in Fishermen’s Village in Punta Gorda, Fla., on Pearl Harbor Day 2001. The goal of the Museum — then as now — was to honor veterans from all branches and eras of U.S. military service and to help the general public better understand the contributions and various experiences of American servicemen and women through authentic artifacts and individual stories. 900 W Marion Ave, Punta Gorda, FL 33950, 941-575-9002, https://militaryheritagemuseum.org/

MILITARY MEMORIAL MUSEUM: The Military Memorial Museum is located in one of Crossville’s oldest structures, built in 1885. It served as the second county courthouse until 1905 when a fire ravaged the interior. After renovation in the 1930s, the building became an elementary-high school and library. During the 1940s it was a location for wrestling matches, a USO venue and housed various government offices until 2002 when the museum was established. The building is constructed using Crab Orchard quarried stone and is listed on the National Registry of Historic Buildings and is included as part of the Tennessee Civil War Trails. 20 South Main Street, Crossville, TN 38555, Email: Contact@MMMUC.org, Phone: 931-250-5525, https://www.militarymemorialmuseum-tn.org/

MILITARY MUSEUM OF NORTH FLORIDA: Reynolds Industrial Park, where the Museum is located, is the former Naval Air Station, Green Cove Springs, Benjamin Lee Field. The base was the main training base for the F6F Hellcat fighter which had over 5000 shoot-downs in WWII. It was the US Navy’s main Zero killer. Visitors can walk in the shadows of WWII fighter pilots and heroes to include General Roy Geiger, the father of Marine Corps aviation, the Black Sheep Squadron pilots, Joe Kennedy (JFK’s Brother), Ed McMahon (Johnny Carson’s sidekick) and many more. The base was also home to the Navy’s 600 ship Atlantic mothball fleet after the war.

On September 11, 1940, the U.S. Navy made it official, opening Naval Air Station Lee Field, just south of Green Cove Springs. The Air Station was named in honor of Ensign Benjamin Lee who had lost his life in a crash at Killingholm, England, during World War I on October 28, 1918. Benjamin Lee Field was designed to train pilots for landing operations on aircraft carriers during WWII. The facility was renamed Naval Air Station Green Cove Springs in August 1943.

The Military Museum of North Florida honors ALL service men and women from EVERY branch of the service. There are pictures and displays of uniforms, weapons and equipment from each of our major conflicts. You can see what it must have been like to live on the western front in World War I. The equipment and photos from the Vietnam War show how far warfare had progressed since WWI. There are examples of vehicles from the Korean era through Vietnam and beyond. The museum has many special events including displays of military art like these from noted artist John Shaw. Among other events are our Military History Day, D-Day Commemoration, National Holidays and other memorable days in military history. 1 Bunker Ave. Green Cove Springs, FL 32043, 904-863-3527, militarymuseumnf@aol.com, https://www.themilitarymuseumofnorthflorida.com/

MOUNTAINEER MILITARY MUSEUM: The Promise Made, That Would Not Die - Childhood friends were drafted into their country’s service and only one made it home. A graveside promise was made that “I’ll never let anyone forget you guys.” Ron McVaney vowed to keep his promise. He had collected hundreds of pieces of memorabilia over the last thirty-five years. Upon retiring, he told his wife Barbara that the time had come to share their memorabilia with the public. With the help of the Lewis County Board of Education, Lewis County Commission, and the public, the Mountaineer Military Museum became a reality. Phone: 304-516-0800. Address: 345 Center Avenue Weston, West Virginia 26452, E-mail:mountaineermilitarymuseum63@gmail.com, https://www.mountaineermilitarymuseum.com/

THE MUSEUM AT MARKET HALL (CONFEDERATE MUSEUM):Located upstairs at 188 Meeting Street in Historic Downtown Charleston, South Carolina - When the flag is out, we're open! (Please email museumatmarkethall@gmail.com to view the museum by appointment), https://www.museumatmarkethall.com/

THE MUSEUM OF AVIATION: The Museum of Aviation opened to the public on Friday, 9 November 1984 with 20 aircraft on display in an open field and another 20 were in various stages of restoration. The Museum of Aviation has grown to become the second largest museum in the United States Air Force and the fourth most visited museum in the Department of Defense. The museum is a place that honors our veterans and their families and reminds our Airmen of their legendary Air Force heritage. 1942 Heritage Blvd.Robins AFB, GA 31098,(478) 926-6870, https://museumofaviation.org/

THE MUSEUM OF MILITARY HISTORY: 5210 West Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy, Kissimmee, Florida 34746, 407-507-3894 militarymuseum192@gmail.com, https://museumofmilitaryhistory.com/

NATIONAL ARCHIVE MUSEUM: The National Archives Museum in Washington, DC, is home to the Declaration of Independence, Constitution, and Bill of Rights. These founding documents, along with the David M. Rubenstein Gallery featuring Records of Rights, are open for visitors from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily. 701 Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20408, https://museum.archives.gov/

NATIONAL COAST GUARD MUSEUM: Visitors will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in Coast Guard life and history through interactive exhibits and galleries designed to celebrate, engage, and inspire. info@coastguardmuseum.org, www.coastguardmuseum.org, 860-443-4200

NATIONAL GUARD EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION MUSEUM & LIBRARY: Established in 1975 as a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, the National Guard Educational Foundation’s (NGEF) goal is to tell the Guard’s story. Independent of the National Guard Association of the United States, but co-located in the National Guard Memorial Building in Washington, D.C., NGEF relies solely on charitable contributions to carry out its mission. The purpose of NGEF is to achieve an awareness of the rich heritage and continuing contributions of the National Guard of the United States through a rich programmatic portfolio. One Massachusetts Ave, NW Washington, D.C. 20001 https://www.ngef.org/

THE NATIONAL INFANTRY MUSEUM & SOLDIER CENTER: The National Infantry Museum emphasizes the values that define the Infantryman, as well as the nation he protects: Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Selfless Service, Honor, Integrity, and Personal Courage. It preserves and displays one of the greatest collections of military artifacts in the world, with 190,000 square feet of galleries standing on a 200-acre tract just outside the United States Army Maneuver Center of Excellence (MCoE) at Fort Moore, Georgia. The MCoE is one of the Army’s largest installations, the home of the Infantry and Armor schools, as well as Ranger School, Officer Candidate School, and Airborne School.

The National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center opened in June 2009 and has greeted over 2 million visitors from across the world. The facility is recognized as one of the premier military attractions in the nation by numerous outlets including USA Today and TripAdvisor. In 2011, the museum was awarded the prestigious Thea Award for Outstanding Achievement by the Themed Entertainment Association. 1775 Legacy Way,Columbus, Georgia 31903, (706) 685-5800, https://nationalinfantrymuseum.org/

NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AMERICAN JEWISH MILITARY HISTORY: Chartered by an act of Congress in 1958, the National Museum of American Jewish Military History, under the auspices of the Jewish War Veterans of the U.S.A., documents and preserves the contributions of Jewish Americans to the peace and freedom of the United States, educates the public concerning the courage, heroism and sacrifices made by Jewish Americans who served in the armed forces, and works to combat anti-Semitism. Admission is free. 1811 R Street NW, Washington, DC 20009, Email: nmajmh@nmajmh.org, Phone: 202-265-6280, Fax: 202-462-3192, https://nmajmh.org/

NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE MARINE CORPS:The National Museum of the Marine Corps is a lasting tribute to the commitment, accomplishments, and sacrifices of U.S. Marines. Situated on a 135-acre site adjacent to Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, and under the command of Marine Corps University, the Museum's soaring design evokes the images of the flag raisers of Iwo Jima and beckons visitors to this 240,000-square-foot structure. World-class interpretive exhibits with innovative technology and unique artifacts surround visitors and immerse them in the sights and sounds of Marines in action. 1775 Semper Fidelis Way, Triangle, VA 22172, Toll Free: 1.877.653.1775, https://www.usmcmuseum.com/

NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE MIGHTY EIGHTH AIR FORCE: One leader will be forever linked to the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force, Major General Lewis E. Lyle. The museum’s rotunda is named in his honor. Maj Gen Lyle flew with the Eighth in World War II. He piloted the oooLD Soljer for 16 missions and flew more than 70 additional missions in other B-17s.

Immediately following the war, Lyle dedicated himself to helping the families of the fallen. Locating graves and handling paperwork were just two of the ways he continued to serve.
Then he turned towards the future and how these remarkable men, and their stories, could be forever preserved and shared. Unlike so many of the memorials around the world, there is no battlefield in the sky where loved ones can remember their fallen. Lyle knew there needed to be one place where the veterans of the Eighth, the families, and all those who would come after, could learn about the sacrifices and honor all who served in the Mighty Eighth.

Only a few miles from where the Eighth was activated in Savannah, this dream was realized with the Mighty Eighth Heritage Center; today’s National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force.

Unlike places such as Lexington and Concord, Gettysburg and Normandy, we cannot experience battlefields at 25,000 feet. We cannot visit the scene of the aerial conflict or recreate the battles. This history is known only from the records and preserved experiences of those who lived through such moments.

Preserving and presenting this history lies at the core of the museum’s mission. World War II Eighth Air Force veteran and long-time Mighty Eighth Museum leader and supporter, Frank D. Murphy “100th BG/418th BS” said it best: “It is incumbent on us… to ensure that their deeds and dedication will be honored and preserved from discredit or oblivion.” 175 Bourne AvenuePooler, GA 31322, 912-748-8888, https://www.mightyeighth.org/

NATIONAL NAVAL AVIATION MUSEUM: The National Naval Aviation Museum is the world’s largest Naval Aviation museum and one of the most-visited museums in the state of Florida. Share the excitement of Naval Aviation’s rich history and see more than 150 beautifully restored aircraft representing Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard Aviation. These historic and one-of-a-kind aircraft are displayed both inside the Museum’s over 350,000 square feet of exhibit space and outside on its 37-acre grounds. 1750 RADFORD BLVDPENSACOLA, FL 32508, (850) 452-8450, https://navalaviationmuseum.org/

NAVAL AIR STATION FORT LAUDERDALE MUSEUM: National Register of Historic Places. A Florida Heritage Site.Our mission is to develop and maintain a national and internationally recognized naval aviation museum that educates young and old alike, to preserve history by honoring the memory of Naval Air Station Fort Lauderdale and the men & women who defended freedom during World War II.The Museum has been instrumental in preserving the memory of Flight 19

, one of the great aviation mysteries. Flight 19 flew out of NAS Fort Lauderdale on 5 December 1945, to vanish into the Bermuda Triangle. In addition, 19 year old future US President George H. W. Bush lived at this base as an Ensign, to train as a torpedo/bomber pilot. From October 1942 to October 1946 the base would train pilots and thousands of aircrewmen from the U.S and other countries. In December 1999, the building was relocated to its permanent site at 4000 West Perimeter Rd., 2 blocks west from its original location. https://www.nasflmuseum.com/

NAVAL HERITAGE CENTER: The United States Navy Memorial Visitor Center tells the story of the American Sailor -- past, present, and future -- and honors, recognizes, and celebrates the men and women of the Sea Services. Through engaging exhibits, interactive displays, storytelling, and creative visuals, the Visitor Center inspires and informs thousands of visitors each year of the rich history and heritage of the United States Navy. It is also a welcome home to our nation's service members.United States Navy Memorial | 701 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20004-2608, Front Desk: (202) 737-2300, https://www.navymemorial.org/visitors-center

NAVAL WAR COLLEGE MUSEUM: Located in historic Founders Hall, the historic Naval War College Museum serves to educate the U.S. Naval War College (NWC) community, as the corporate memory of the U.S. Navy in the region, and as a clearinghouse for naval history information in New England. The Museum Director, a subjects-area specialist, and staff answer inquiries, provide guidance and orientation talks to visitors on regional naval history and current exhibits, and assist scholarly researchers in the use of the Museum holdings.

Visitors without base access (active/retired/dependent military ID or CAC) are subjected to a background check before access to the base. 686 Cushing Road, Newport, Rhode Island 02841-1207, https://www.usnwc.edu/NWC-Museum

NAUTICUS FEATURING THE BATTLESHIP WISCONSIN: Nauticus is a maritime discovery center located along the waterfront in downtown, Norfolk, VA, offering a unique form of experiential learning for all ages. Through interactive exhibits and STEM to STERN programming, Nauticus uses the museum, Battleship Wisconsin, sailing center, and Schooner Virginia to tell the story of the maritime environment, industry, and the military. One Waterside Drive, Norfolk, VA 23510, Phone: (757) 664-1000, https://nauticus.org/

PATRIOTS POINT NAVAL & MARITIME MUSEUM: Patriots Point Development Authority was established in the 1970s to develop a naval & maritime museum on Charleston Harbor with the World War II aircraft carrier, USS YORKTOWN as its centerpiece. It’s also home to the Patriots Point Museum and a fleet of National Historic Landmark ships, the Cold War Memorial and the only Vietnam Experience Exhibit in the U.S., the Congressional Medal of Honor Society, and the agency's official Medal of Honor Museum. 40 Patriots Point Road, Mount Pleasant, South Carolina 29464 Education - 843.881.5936, Operation Overnight - 843.881.5937, Special Events - 843.881.5989, General Information 843-884-2727 , https://www.patriotspoint.org/

THE POWDER MAGAZINE: Completed in 1713, The Powder Magazine is South Carolina's oldest government building. The building was used for gunpowder storage from 1713-1748 and during the American Revolution in order to defend the city. After 1780, it was retired, and by the early 19th century, it was privately owned. During this period, The Powder Magazine then served as a print shop, livery stable, wine cellar, and carriage house.

In 1902, The National Society of The Colonial Dames of America in The State of South Carolina purchased the building, saving it from demolition. Within a year, it was opened to the public.

Today, it is a museum where you can explore Charleston's colonial period in the last standing component of Charleston's original fortifications. 79 Cumberland Street, Charleston, SC 29401, (843)723-9350, https://powdermag.wixsite.com/home/copy-of-home

ROCKEBY MUSEUM: From 1793 to 1961, Rokeby was home to four generations of Robinsons — a remarkable family of Quakers, farmers, abolitionists, artists, and authors. Today, the Robinson family’s home is a National Historic Landmark, designated for its exceptional Underground Railroad history. Rokeby is among the best-documented Underground Railroad sites in the country.

Telling those stories is at the center of the Museum’s mission, which is to “connect visitors with the human experience of the Underground Railroad and with the lives of the Robinsons, who lived on and farmed this land for nearly 200 years.” Guided by Rachel Gilpin and Rowland Thomas Robinson’s commitment to speaking truth to power, today’s Rokeby is committed to serving as a center for the exploration and discussion of contemporary social justice issues. 4334 Route 7 | Ferrisburgh, VT 05456 | 802.877.3406, https://rokeby.org/

SEABEE MUSEUM & MEMORIAL PARK: Seabee Museum and Memorial Park in North Kingstown, Rhode Island is a museum dedicated to the men and women who served in the Battalion. It aims to highlight the deeds of the United States Naval Construction Battalions during both times of war and peace. 21 Iafrate Way, North Kingstown, RI 02852, info@seabeesmuseum.com, (401) 294-7233, https://seabeesmuseum.com/

SGT. ALVIN C.YORK STATE HISTORIC PARK: Sergeant Alvin C. York State Historic Park is located nine miles north of Jamestown in Pall Mall, Tennessee and pays tribute to one of the most decorated soldiers of World War I. The park includes a visitor center modeled after York’s general store, his two-story house, a gristmill, the York Bible School, and various picnic facilities. The York Farm was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1977. Just outside the park are the Wolf River Methodist Church where he experienced his religious conversion and the Wolf River Cemetery which includes the burial site of Sgt. York and his wife, Miss Gracie. While these properties are not owned by the park, they are accessible as part of the driving tour or via the park hiking trail. 2609 North York Hwy, Pall Mall, TN 38577, 931-879-6456, https://tnstateparks.com/parks/sgt-alvin-c-york

SHILOH NATIONAL MILITARY PARK: Congress established Shiloh National Military Park on December 27, 1894, to commemorate the April 6-7, 1862, battle that raged around Shiloh Church and Pittsburg Landing. Producing more than 23,000 casualties, the battle was the largest engagement in the Mississippi Valley campaign during the Civil War. Originally under the War Department, Shiloh National Military Park was transferred to the National Park Service in the Department of the Interior in 1933. Currently, the park has over 5,200 acres. The Corinth Battlefield Unit encompass roughly 240 acres with potential for a total of 800 acres. 1055 Pittsburg Landing Road, Shiloh, TN 38376, 731 689-5696, https://www.nps.gov/shil/index.htm

SMITHSONIAN NATIONAL AIR & SPACE MUSEUM: One museum, two locations - Discover the wonder of air and space by exploring our two premier locations, where you can see artifacts that took humans to new heights and truly were out of this world. National Air and Space Museum 6th St. and Independence Ave SW, Washington D.C. 20560 202-22144, Steven F. Udder-Hazy Center - 14390 Air & Space Museum Pkwy. Chantilly, VA 20151, 703-572-4118, https://airandspace.si.edu/

SMITHSONIAN NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AMERICAN HISTORY: The National Museum of American History serves as the custodian of our nation’s collections and is honored to hold the public’s trust. At the heart of the museum are the dedicated professionals who care for its audiences, collections, resources, messages, buildings, and scholarship, all in service to the people of the United States. From our nearly 800,000-square-foot home on the National Mall and through our numerous online channels, the museum welcomes millions of people every year from across the country and around the world, free of charge. We are also much larger than ourselves: we are honored to benefit from the passion, advice, and support of our National Board and thousands of generous donors and volunteers. 1300 Constitution Ave NW,, Washington, DC 20560, https://americanhistory.si.edu/

SOUTHWEST FLORIDA MILITARY MUSEUM: As a nonprofit organization, our mission is to honor our veterans, preserve our military history and educate the public and future generations about our nation’s military heritage. We achieve this by preserving and displaying military artifacts and memorabilia, providing educational programs and support veterans owned businesses. 4125 Cleveland Ave #1755, Fort Myers, Florida 33901, https://swflmm.org/

SOUTH CAROLINA CONFEDERATE RELIC ROOM & MILITARY MUSEUM: For over a century, the SC Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum's mission has been to collect and preserve the military history of this state. When you enter Columbia's oldest museum, you uncover the state's martial tradition from the Revolutionary War to the present War on Terror. 301 Gervais Street, Suite B | Columbia, SC 29201 | 803-737-8095,https://www.crr.sc.gov/

SOUTH CAROLINA MARITIME MUSEUM: In 1996, the Harbor Historical Association launched a dream to create a museum that would celebrate the maritime history of South Carolina and Georgetown, the state’s second largest port. In 2011, with community support, the South Carolina Maritime Museum opened on the waterfront in historic downtown Georgetown.

Home to the prized Fresnel lens of the old North Island lighthouse, our mission is to create enjoyable experiences for both young people and adults by featuring exhibits, programs and events related to South Carolina’s rich and remarkable maritime history.729 Front St, Georgetown, SC, 29440, info@sc-mm.org, (843) 520-0111, https://scmaritimemuseum.org/

SOUTH CAROLINA MILITARY MUSEUM: Their mission is to preserve the legacy of the Palmetto State's rich military history by cultivating community interest in our shared heritage, and inspiring future Carolinians through exhibits and public outreach. 1 National Guard Road Columbia, SC 29201, Front Office: (803) 299 - 4440, https://www.scmilitarymuseum.com/

SOUTHERN MUSEUM OF FLIGHT: Is one of the largest aviation museums in the Southeast, is dedicated to presenting civilian, military, and experimental aircraft and memorabilia from the earliest history of powered flight.

The 75,000 square foot facility houses over 100 aircraft, as well as engines, models, artifacts, photographs, and paintings. In addition, the Southern Museum of Flight is home to the Alabama Aviation Hall of Fame with over 70 biographical plaques presenting Alabama aviation history through collective biography. 4343 73rd Street North, Birmingham, AL 35206 [P] 205-833-8226, [F] 205-836-2439, info@southernmuseumofflight.org, https://southernmuseumofflight.org/

THE SPY MUSEUM: Come face to face with spies and spymasters, the gadgets and engineers, stories from past and present. With two floors of interactive exhibits to tap, touch, and play – you don’t visit SPY, you live it. 700 L'Enfant Plaza, SW Washington DC 20024, 202.393.7798, info@spymuseum.org, https://www.spymuseum.org/

SS AMERICAN VICTORY: The American Victory Ship and Museum, a non-profit 501(c)3 organization is 1 of only 4 fully-operational WWII ships in the country. It is a true American icon and is recognized on the National Register of Historic Places. Anchor your place in American maritime history by experiencing an unforgettable voyage of discovery. 705 Channelside Dr, Tampa, FL 33602, https://www.americanvictory.org/

STONES RIVER NATIONAL BATTLEFIELD: Stones River National Battlefield is the site of one of the largest and most important battles of the American Civil War. The people, places, and stories found at this site help us to understand more than only this moment in history. They also help us understand those that came before and afterwards as well. Explore these pages to learn more about what makes this place such hallowed ground. 3501 Old Nashville Highway, Murfreesboro, TN 37129, 615-893-9501, https://www.nps.gov/stri/index.htm

SULLIVAN MUSEUM AND HISTORY CENTER: MISSION: To demonstrate who we are in the present through interaction with our past, our community, our beliefs, and the vision that we hold for the future.

Our 16,000 square foot facility on campus at Norwich University features permanent and changing exhibitions that tells the story of the university’s founder, Capt. Alden Partridge (1785 -1854). Exhibitions and artifacts throughout the museum are interwoven with Partridge’s vision of a “citizen soldier” through military history, art, academics, music and sports dating from 1819 to present. 158 Harmon Drive, Northfield, VT 05663, 1 (802) 485-2000, https://www.norwich.edu/campus-resources/library-archives-museum/sullivan-museum-and-history-center

TENNESSEE MUSEUM OF AVIATION: Travel off the beaten path and explore the fascinating realm of flight at this hidden treasure in the Great Smoky Mountains. Airworthy Warbirds are the foundation of this 50,000 sq ft facility. The Tennessee Museum of Aviation is located on the Gatlinburg Pigeon Forge Airport (GKT) in Sevierville. This unique location helps to bring aviation history to life as vintage aircraft are sometimes seen performing unscheduled flight demonstrations. The museums’ collection of military vehicles, aircraft engines, aviation exhibits, trainers, fighters, helicopters, jets and amphibious aircraft will definitely satisfy the interest of “Warbird” fans. 135 Air Museum Way, Sevierville, TN 37862, Toll-Free: (866) AV MUSEUM (286-8738), Fax: (865) 908-8421, Local Telephone: (865) 908-0171, https://www.tnairmuseum.com/

TENNESSEE STATE MUSEUM MILITARY BRANCH: Originally built in 1925 to honor those Tennesseans who served in the First World War, the Military Branch of the Tennessee State Museum was initially established by the state legislature to house veteran’s souvenirs beginning with the Spanish-American War. It has since grown to include military engagements throughout the twentieth century to more recent conflicts. Exhibits at the Museum were redesigned in 2019 to accommodate environmental challenges in the aging building and better protect important military artifacts. We recommend all visitors to the Military Branch consider visiting the Museum’s main location for expansive exhibitions on WWI and WWII. Bill Haslam Center, 1000 Rosa L. Parks Blvd, Nashville, TN 37208, 615) 741-2692, (800) 407-4324, info@tnmuseum.org, https://tnmuseum.org/military-branch

UNITED STATES ARMY AVIATION MUSEUM: The museum houses a collection of helicopters and airplanes that trace the development and use of aviation by the Army in several areas to include: troop and cargo transportation; observation, scouting, and liaison duties; medical evacuations; and the use of armed helicopters as an offensive weapon of the combined arms team. The exhibits give you a snapshot in time of different items from the Museum's collection, as they would have been used. Building 6000 Novosel Street, Fort Rucker, Alabama 36362, 334-598-2508, foundation@armyaviationmuseum.org, https://www.armyaviationmuseum.org/

UNITED STATES HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL MUSEUM: A living memorial to the Holocaust, the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum inspires citizens and leaders worldwide to confront hatred, prevent genocide, and promote human dignity. Federal support guarantees the Museum’s permanent place on the National Mall, and its far-reaching educational programs and global impact are made possible by generous donors.

Located among our national monuments to freedom on the National Mall, the Museum provides a powerful lesson in the fragility of freedom, the myth of progress, and the need for vigilance in preserving democratic values. With unique power and authenticity, the Museum teaches millions of people each year about the dangers of unchecked hatred and the need to prevent genocide. And we encourage them to act, cultivating a sense of moral responsibility among our citizens so that they will respond to the monumental challenges that confront our world. 100 Raoul Wallenberg Place, SW, Washington, DC 20024-2126, Main telephone: 202.488.0400, TTY: 202.488.0406, https://www.ushmm.org/

UNITED STATES NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE U.S. NAVY: All visitors must have a valid photo ID to enter the Washington Navy Yard to visit the National Museum of the United States Navy. Visitors without a DoD CAC, Uniformed ID and Privileges Card, USG-issued ID, Federal PIV Credentials, or TWIC or an escort with one of these credentials must report to the Visitor Control Center (VCC) at the primary access gate at 11th and O Streets SE (GPS address is 1022 O Street SE, Washington, DC). The VCC is open weekdays, 6:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. https://www.history.navy.mil/content/history/museums/nmusn.html

US ARMY TRANSPORTATION MUSEUM: The story of the Army's Transportation Corps, from horse-drawn wagons of the Revolutionary War to armored vehicles and unit movements being planned in the modern world is all told through the use of artifacts, images, and dioramas.

The U.S. Army Transportation Museum includes just over 7,000 artifacts including over 135 military vehicles on display. The exhibits, artifacts and vehicles combine to tell the profound story of how the US Army has move to and from the sounds of the guns for over 250 years. Come visit us to learn more about how the role and mission of Transportation in the U.S. Army has helped shape the history of America. 300 Washington Blvd., Besson Hall, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia 23604, (757) 878-1115, https://transportation.army.mil/museum/index.html

U.S. COAST GUARD CUTTER INGHAM (WHEC-35) MARITIME MUSEUM & NATIONAL HISTORIC LANDMARK: The only Coast Guard Cutter afloat today to receive two Presidential Unit Citations for extraordinary heroism in action against an armed enemy. USCGC INGHAM Maritime Museum | P.O. Box 186 | Key West, FL 33041 (305) 292-5072, https://www.uscgcingham.org/index.html

U.S. VETERANS MEMORIAL MUSEUM ALABAMA: Located in Huntsville Alabama, this is one of the premier military museums in the country. The exhibits of memorabilia, artifacts, and military equipment range from the American Revolutionary War to present day. Included in the collection are many rare and important artifacts including the oldest surviving jeep: the Ford Pygmy. 2060A Airport Road • Huntsville AL 35801, (256) 883-3737, info@memorialmuseum.org, https://www.memorialmuseum.org/

U.S.S. ALABAMA BATTLESHIP MEMORIAL PARK: The State of Alabama Legislature outlined the mission of the USS ALABAMA Battleship Commission when it created that body in 1963. The Commission shall “establish, operate and maintain a state memorial park to honor the Alabamians who participated so valiantly in all armed conflicts of the United States…and, as a permanent public memorial, to educate the public on the contributions and sacrifices of the veterans of all branches of the United States Armed Services in all conflicts.” 2703 Battleship Parkway | Mobile, AL 36602, 1-800-GANGWAY, https://www.ussalabama.com/

U.S.S. NAUTILUS SUBMARINE FORCE MUSEUM: The Submarine Force Museum, located on the Thames River in Groton, CT, maintains the world’s finest collection of submarine artifacts. It is the only submarine museum operated by the United States Navy, and as such is the primary repository for artifacts, documents and photographs relating to U.S. Submarine Force history. The museum traces the development of the “Silent Service” from David Bushnell’s Turtle, used in the Revolutionary War, to the Ohio and Virginia class submarines. One Crystal Lake Road, Groton, Connecticut 06340, (800) 343-0079, info@ussnautilus.org, https://ussnautilus.org/

VALIANT AIR COMMAND, INC. & TICO AIRSHOW: Since 1977, Valiant Air Command, Inc., Warbird Air Museum has been a growing airplane museum in Titusville, Florida. For over 45 years, our group of aviation enthusiasts, veterans, and pilots have collected historic airplanes from pivotal times throughout America’s history. Some of these aircraft date back to the early days of human flight. Others are from key moments in world history like World War II. We are a 501c(3) educational organization that preserves these warbirds to educate citizens about the importance of the men and women who flew them, maintained them, and fought inside them. Visitors of our facility can experience restored classics and aircraft that can’t be found anywhere else in the world. We are excited to share our nation’s aviation history with you! 6600 Tico Road, Titusville, Florida 32780, warbirds@valiantaircommand.com, (321) 268-1941, https://www.valiantaircommand.com/

VARNUM MEMORIAL ARMORY MUSEUM: The Varnum Armory Museum includes representative examples of weaponry, uniforms and artifacts dating from colonial America and through the 20th century. Among the more unusual items: a functioning 1883 Gatling gun, a Civil War era James Conversion six-pound rifled cannon, and a collection of more than 600 American and foreign patriotic and propaganda posters from World Wars I and II. 6 Main Street, East Greenwich, Rhode Island 02818, https://varnumcontinentals.org/

VETERANS MUSEUM, MID-OHIO VALLEY: The VETERANS MUSEUM OF MID-OHIO VALLEY is a non-profit public charity that is dedicated to protecting and preserving the legacy of our area veterans. Established by a small group of local veterans in 2002, the Veterans Museum presented itself to the public through newspaper articles, small displays set-up in various places throughout the area, and on newspaper, television, and radio spots. With the support of our community and other local organizations, the Veterans Museum opened to the public in July of 2006. Parkersburg, West Virginia, United States, (304) 420-0332 veteransmuseummov@gmail.com, https://veteransmuseummov.org/

VETERAN’S MEMORIAL MUSEUM RI: The Veterans Memorial Museum in Woonsocket, RI is a nonprofit organization (501-C3) founded with a mission to honor veterans and preserve history. We provide a large display of artifacts, from weapons and uniforms, to medals, and everyday items. 78 Earle St., Woonsocket, RI 02895, 401-222-9025, https://www.veteransmemorialmuseumri.org/

VETERANS’ MUSEUM AT DYERSBURG ARMY AIR BASE:WEST TENNESSEE'S PREMIER WWII HERITAGE MUSEUM - Celebrating the only inland B-17 combat aircrew training school East of the Mississippi River during the early years of WWII. 100 Veterans Dr. N. Halls TN 38040, (731) 836-7400, https://www.dyaab.us/

VIRGINIA MUSEUM OF THE CIVIL WAR: Located in New Market, Virginia, our museum provides opportunities to reflect upon the Battle of New Market which raged just outside on May 15, 1864. Students from the Virginia Military Institute as young as 15 years old fought in the battle. In addition to museum exhibit galleries, the site features the state-certified Shenandoah Valley Tourist Information Center, an Emmy-winning film, Field of Lost Shoes shown every hour, and a 300-acre battlefield park preserving the core areas of the battlefield and historic Bushong Farm. Lexington, Virginia 24450, General Information: (540) 464-7230 , Admissions: admissions@vmi.edu , https://www.vmi.edu/museums-and-archives/virginia-museum-of-the-civil-war/

WEBB MILITARY MUSEUM: Located in Historic Downtown Savannah, Webb Military Museum features military artifacts from the American Civil War to Desert Storm. Original uniforms, headgear, and equipment are displayed in a walk-through setting. The museum honors our servicemen from all wars and branches. Many of the displays contain named groupings of servicemen highlighting their stories of service. A visit to Webb Military Museum will certainly bring back one’s love of history and the realization of how much we owe to our men and women in uniform. 411 E. York Street - Savannah, GA 31401 - (912) 663-0398, https://www.webbmilitarymuseum.com/

WESTERLY ARMORY MUSEUM: The Westerly Armory housed provisional and volunteer companies such as Company E, volunteers under charter and, for several years, an infantry company.

The Fifth Company was formed in 1908 and known as the Coast Artillery Corps, Rhode Island National Guard. In 1917, the Fifth was drafted into Federal service, and in March of that year, the Company (109 officers and soldiers strong) gathered in the westerly Armory to stand ready.

In the time when the Fifth Company had gone to war, the need arose and the call came for a home defense regiment. The 4th Company was an offshoot of the Westerly constabulary which, in 1917, was organized for the purpose of home defense. The Company consisted of almost all business men in addition to men too old for Federal service. At the close of World War I, the company was mustered out. Westerly was, for several years, without a military company.

in 1921, Westerly raised a new company, known as the Fifth Company Coast Artillery Corp (RING). In only 10 days, a company of 52 men was both organized and federally recognized. The Company was later changed from the Fifth to the 349th Company, and then to Battery E, 243d Coast Artillery (HD), National Guard.

The Westerly Armory last housed the 169th Military Police Company, Rhode Island National Guard who abandoned the Armory in 1996 and who were dispersed into Middletown and Providence. Their motto, “Stand Ready,” echoed the sentiment of earlier soldiers who drilled in the Armory’s hall.

Many veterans of the community went to war, proudly stepping out of the great doors of the Westerly Armory. 41 Railroad Avenue, Westerly, Rhode Island 02891, Phone: 401-596-8554 , FAX: 401-596-9529, Email: westerlyarmory@aol.com, https://westerlyarmory.com/

WINGS OVER MIAMI AIR MUSEUM: Wings Over Miami Air Museum serves as a tribute to those aviators and veterans who pioneered civilian and military aviation. The museum is for the education and enjoyment of all the community.

With this goal in mind, the museum both displays and flies military and classic aircraft to share the rich history of flight. It provides an operating legacy of aircraft with an insight to the stories of the pilots who flew them. 14710 SW 128TH STREET, MIAMI, FL 33186(305) 233-5197, https://www.wingsovermiami.com/