Call to Duty – December 2022
A year packed with activities!
Call to Duty
Grassroots Spotlight – 1st Sgt. Shannon Tutor U.S. Army, Retired
“(Volunteering) allowed me to continue to feel connected to the Army.”
Museum Shines as Premier Event Venue
The pandemic may have made the Museum’s first year a little shorter, but that did not stop organizations of every stripe from rushing to be among the first to host their event in the Museum’s magnificent spaces. The Museum has provided a stunning and patriotic backdrop to more than 50 events since opening November 11, 2020. Space reservations are now being taken for 2022 with dates filling up fast!
Tips for Visiting the Museum with Kids
Here are a few tips for ensuring the whole family gets the most out of their visit.
Daughter Visits Father’s Artifacts in ‘Unbelievable’ Museum
Margaret Myers Beeker always knew about the trunk in her parents’ attic. Inside were three U.S. Army uniforms and two “doughboy” helmets worn by her father Frank and uncles George and Paul, during World War I. All three brothers had deployed to France with the American Expeditionary Forces at the same time. When the time …
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Army Strong on Frozen Battlefields
As winter sets in and temperatures begin to drop, the Foundation is taking a look at some of the Museum exhibits remembering the service of Soldiers in unforgiving cold temperatures. The most prominent cold weather exhibit is the Knox Trail display centered in the Founding the Nation Gallery. The exhibit pays tribute to Henry Knox’s …
Grassroots Spotlight – Fred Becker, Cape Coral, FL
“My dad was in the Army Air Corps, and I followed in his footsteps by serving from 1970 – 1973. Since taking off my uniform, I have always looked for ways to support our military and those who serve. When I saw The Army Historical Foundation’s call for grassroots volunteers, I figured it was a …
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