Duty First
Interpreting Military History Through the Lens of the U.S. Army's 1st Infantry Division
Visit Today
Battle of the Bulge +75
Indoor display open through March 1!
March 5 - 7 pm
Free Event
Free Event
Date With History
Hello Girls – America’s First Women Soldiers
Medal of Honor
Character Development Program Training for Teachers
Exhibits
Tanks from WWI to Desert Storm
Take a look at our online exhibit to explore our complete collection of tanks and artillery pieces dating back from World War I to Desert Storm and Desert Shield.
Duty First!
2,500 square feet of engaging, post-1970s combat and peacekeeping involvement.
Historic Vehicle Fleet
Tour our collection of restored World War II-Era Instruments of Combat.
Location + Hours
A world of discovery awaits
Address
1s151 Winfield Road
Wheaton, IL 60189
Contact Us
630.260.8185
Hours
February Hours
Fri-Sun 10am-4pm
Closed for January
What is the Big Red One?
The First Infantry Division
The 1st Infantry Division of the United States Army, nicknamed “The Big Red One,” was the first unit to deploy and engage in battle during WWI, WWII, and Vietnam. Established on June 8, 1917, the First Infantry Division has taken part in nearly every American War and is the longest continuously-serving division of the U.S. Army.
Educators
First Infantry Division Education Resources
Excite, enlighten, and educate students and groups through guided tours in First in War and Duty First. Explore America’s military history with life-size dioramas, interactive exhibits, and rentable classroom resources.
