History Alive! World War II
First Division Museum at Cantigny 1s151 Winfield Road, Wheaton, ILExplore reproduction uniform pieces and equipment, then try an interactive activity to learn more about the life and challenges of a World War II soldier.
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History Connections! Helmet Evolution
First Division Museum at Cantigny 1s151 Winfield Road, Wheaton, ILSee how helmets evolved to keep soldiers safe! Match them to different wars and try our hands-on game.
Lieutenant Dan Band Concert
Parade Field 1s151 Winfield Rd., Wheaton, ILConcert dedicated to and in honor of our local veterans.
History Alive! Baseball in World War II
First Division Museum at Cantigny 1s151 Winfield Road, Wheaton, ILStep up to the plate and discover how baseball changed during World War II!
History Connections! Combat Communications
First Division Museum at Cantigny 1s151 Winfield Road, Wheaton, ILSee how soldiers sent messages across battlefields! Explore how communication has changed over time and try our hands-on activity.
First Division Museum Tour
First Division Museum at Cantigny 1s151 Winfield Road, Wheaton, ILFirst Division Museum Guided Tour Saturday, July 18, 2 pm Free registration required for tour. Cantigny has a parking fee. 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 […]
History Alive! Vietnam War
First Division Museum at Cantigny 1s151 Winfield Road, Wheaton, ILExplore uniform pieces and equipment, then try an interactive activity to learn more about the life and challenges of a soldier in Vietnam.
History Connections! Smells Like History
First Division Museum at Cantigny 1s151 Winfield Road, Wheaton, ILHistory isn’t just something you see, you can smell it too! Match scents to moments from the past in this hands-on activity.
History Hike
Cantigny Visitors Center 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton, ILHistory Hike Visitors Center Sunday, July 26, 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 […]
History Alive! Operation Desert Storm
First Division Museum at Cantigny 1s151 Winfield Road, Wheaton, ILExplore uniform pieces and equipment, then try an interactive activity to learn more about a soldier's life and challenges during Operation Desert Storm.