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Visit and Vote!
Visit and Vote!
The Great Tank Bake Off
Create a gingerbread tank and battle for votes!
First Division, AEF Regular
Read the Story
Read the Story
World War I Records
29 volumes of First Division WWI battle records have recently been digitized.
Digital Archives
Search our online collection of digitized versions of original 1st Infantry Division materials.
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.
First in War: 1917-1970
Learn about the beginning of the First Division and how it has shaped American history.
Historic Vehicle Fleet
Come 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
Tue-Sun 10am-4pm
The First Division
What is the Big Red One?
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 Division has taken part in nearly every American War and is the longest continuously-serving division of the US Army.
Educators
First 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.
