First Division Museum Guided Tour Saturday, May 23, 2 pm Free with Paid Parking Experience the remarkable history of the U.S. Army's oldest and most storied division, the First Infantry Division. This sixty-minute guided tour covers the missions and accomplishments of the men and women of the Big Red One from its inception in World […]
History Hike Visitors Center Sunday, May 31, 2 pm Free registration required for tour. Cantigny has a parking fee. Have you ever wondered why Cantigny exists? What is the First Division Museum? Who was Robert R. McCormick? Why are there tanks here? How old are the beautiful gardens? Join us for a guided 45-minute walking […]
Explore reproduction uniform pieces and equipment, then try an interactive activity to learn more about the life and challenges of a Revolutionary War soldier.
Date with History Desert Redleg: Artillery Warfare in the First Gulf War Colonel (Retired) L. Scott Lingamfelter Thursday June 4, 6pm Space is limited, advance registration is required. Join us for a presentation by Colonel (Retired) L. Scott Lingamfelter, as he discusses his experience as an artilleryman in the First Gulf War through the lends […]
See how helmets evolved to keep soldiers safe! Match them to different wars and try our hands-on game.
First Division Museum Guided Tour Saturday, June 6, 2 pm Free with Paid Parking Experience the remarkable history of the U.S. Army's oldest and most storied division, the First Infantry Division. This sixty-minute guided tour covers the missions and accomplishments of the men and women of the Big Red One from its inception in World […]
Explore reproduction uniform pieces and equipment, then try an interactive activity to learn more about the life and challenges of a Revolutionary War soldier.
Explore the remarkable 250-year history of one of the nation’s oldest Army units
See how soldiers sent messages across battlefields! Explore how communication has changed over time and try our hands-on activity.
Explore reproduction uniform pieces and equipment, then try an interactive activity to learn more about the life and challenges of an American Civil War soldier.