National Museum of the United States Army

#SavetheDate for more FREE events in May at the National Army #Museum! Visit our events calendar for the full list of activities. thenmusa.org/events/

In 1957, engineers sent solar cells into space to test reliability. Ziegler said they “operated perfectly” in two high-altitude rocket tests. Next came Vanguard 1—America’s second satellite and the first powered by solar energy. Explore more: thenmusa.org/exhibit/army-s… #America250

Register now for a FREE #RevolutionaryWar and #America250 History Hike in April at #ArlingtonNatl with senior historian Allison Finkelstein & @USArmyMuseum educator John Maass. 📅 Friday, April 10 at 9 a.m. – Learn more here: thenmusa.org/public-program…

Known as "Evacuation Day," over 11,000 British troops & Loyalists left Boston #OTD in 1776 after a prolonged siege by Continental forces. Watch on the Museum’s YouTube: youtu.be/hv66BLW78Po #RevolutionaryWar #RevWar250 #America250

Join a full-day symposium on the middle years of the #RevolutionaryWar! Hear from top historians & explore the "CALL TO Arms: The Soldier and the Revolutionary War" exhibit. In-person & virtual options available. Begin your FREE registration: thenmusa.org/symposium2026/ #Freedom250

Learning @USArmy history from the Soldiers who lived it. Plan your free group visit to America's Army Museum! thenmusa.org/visit/ #USArmyMuseumFdn

You may know it as the “Humvee” or “Hummer,” but it was built for a specific @USArmy mission first. See the first one off the assembly line at the National Army Museum—and learn what the acronym really means in #Army101. #Army251 #America250

Founded in 1783, discover the legacy of America’s oldest patriotic organization in this month’s Battle Brief. Tuesdays, April 7 at 7 p.m. & April 14 at noon ET, with free virtual & in-person sessions available. Register here: thenmusa.org/public-program… #America250 | #RevWar

Spend a day at America's Army #Museum! 🏛️ Docent-led tours 👪 Family activities 🧒 Explore "Fort Discover" 🎞️ Immersive film "Of Noble Deeds" Open daily with free admission—plan your visit today! thenmusa.org/visit

From pigeons to loyal dogs and steadfast horses, animals have shaped the @USArmy’s story. Learn about heroes like #WWI Pigeon Mocker in Tails of Valor: Animals in the U.S. Army. #HistoryTalk Mar 11 & 18, noon ET. Free & virtual/in-person: #TailsOfValor" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">thenmusa.org/public-program…

From the #CivilWar Battle of Gettysburg to the Philippines in #WWII, there is a lot to explore in March with in-person and virtual events at the National Army Museum. Watch our #ThisMonthAtTheMuseum video and visit the events calendar to learn more: thenmusa.org/events.

SAVE THE DATE: Join us on May 8 for a full-day symposium focusing on the #RevolutionaryWar from 1777-1779! Companion programs May 7 & 9. FREE in-person & virtual registration now open: thenmusa.org/symposium2026 #America250

#SavetheDate for more FREE events in April at the National Army #Museum! Visit our events calendar for the full list of activities. thenmusa.org/events/

When the @USArmy entered #WWII’s European Theater, Soldiers faced deadly mine warfare. The German Glassmine 43(f) used glass to evade metal detectors—triggered by just 40 lbs. of pressure. 💥 See more in the Global War Gallery 👉 thenmusa.org/exhibit/global… #WWII #Army250

Take a closer look at how a narrowly avoided disaster became a strategic opportunity in this #CivilWar Battle Brief - Fight Them Inch by Inch: The Union Army and the First Day at Gettysburg. Tuesday, March 10 at noon ET Free registration here: thenmusa.org/public-program…

Cato Varnum rose from enslaved teen to decorated Soldier in the 1st Rhode Island Regiment. Fighting at Monmouth, Newport & Yorktown, he earned his freedom and the Badge of Military Merit for bravery. See his #RevWar250 #SoldierStory at @usarmymuseum: thenmusa.org/exhibit/specia…

A Foggy February Morning. The Museum's stainless steel walls reflect the moment - changing the building’s character with the season and time of day. Take a new look at America's Army Museum with a free visit: thenmusa.org/visit. #PhotoOftheWeek

Reliable, rugged & secure—this radio was a lifeline in combat. During the #VietnamWar, the @USArmy’s AN/PRC-77 tactical radio kept Soldiers connected through jungles, mountains & monsoon rains - improving comms and saving lives. See one: thenmusa.org/exhibit/cold-w… #Army250

The next time you enter the Army and Society Gallery, don’t forget to #LookUp! The @USArmy helped shape George Washington’s legacy and the nation's unity by completing the Washington Monument in 1884–85. Learn more: thenmusa.org/exhibit/army-s…