Military Matters

Go in depth with Soldiers’ Stories. Book your group for an exclusive Army history briefing.

These one-hour programs offer groups the chance to add even more to their museum experience. Program presenters use pictures, video clips, and reproduction objects to guide groups in a deeper exploration of Army history. Choose from a menu of topics to match your group’s interests. This program is available at the Museum or at your location.

Length: 60 minutes
Ages: Adult
Group Size: 12 minimum
Cost: Free!
Location: At the Museum or at your location.

On-site requirements:

• Offered during Museum hours

Off-site requirements:

• Must be located within a 25-mile radius of the Museum
• Available Monday to Friday between 8 a.m.-3 p.m., excluding federal holidays

All programs must be booked 3 weeks in advance and are subject to staffing availability. 

Email us at usarmy.belvoir.hqda.mbx.visitorservices-division@army.mil to get your program started. 

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Program Topics:

The Revolutionary War Soldier’s Load: Profiles of an Army

Over 200,000 Americans served in the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War. These diverse individuals came together to eventually form a functioning and professional Army. Join us to explore how American patriots worked together to create the Continental Army by examining the uniforms, equipment, and weapons of Revolutionary War Soldiers.

The Civil War Soldier’s Load: Technological Innovations

The Civil War consumed the United States from 1861 to 1865. Tens of thousands of Soldiers endured hardships and challenges to carry out the Army’s military mission to preserve the Union. The items Soldiers carried into the field were invaluable to performing their duty and executing the Army’s mission. Explore the gear, weapons, and personal items that made up a Civil War Soldier’s Load.

“Our Girls Over There”: The Hello Girls of World War I

During World War I, over 200 women served the American Expeditionary Forces as telephone operators connecting calls between the front line and higher headquarters. The women, nicknamed the “Hello Girls,” worked tirelessly, under at times combat conditions as the first women to actively support combat operations. Learn more about how these female telephone operators were recruited for specific skills and how their contributions were critical to effective U.S. Army wartime communications.

“Can’t Anything Stop These Men?”: U.S. Army Paratroopers Creating Turning Points in World War II

Army airborne units were developed to support the concept of vertical envelopment, or the ability to strike an enemy from behind when ground forces could not go around prepared defenses. Explore how the U.S. Army developed new technology, training, and strategies to overcome challenges and accomplish the mission. Learn how Army airborne troops contributed to Allied turning points during World War II.

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