History 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 […]
Explore uniform pieces and equipment, then try an interactive activity to learn more about a soldier's life and challenges during Operation Desert Storm.
SOLD OUT - Date with History The American Revolution and the Fate of the World Visitors Center Theater Wednesday July 29, 6pm Space is limited, advance registration is required. Cantigny parking is free with advance online registration. Join us for an evening lecture with Dr. Richard Bell on his latest book The American Revolution and […]
First Division Museum Guided Tour Friday, July 31, 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 […]
First Division Museum Guided Tour Saturday, August 1, 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 […]
Explore uniform pieces and equipment, then try an interactive activity to learn more about the missions our branches of the armed services can accomplish.
Explore reproduction uniform pieces and equipment, then try an interactive activity to learn more about the life and challenges of a World War II soldier.
History Hike Visitors Center Friday, August 14, 10 am 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 […]
First Division Museum Guided Tour Friday, August 21, 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 […]
First Division Museum Guided Tour Saturday, August 22, 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 […]
Date with History 'He Brought It on Himself:' The First Infantry Division and George Patton Thursday September 3, 6pm Visitors Center Theater Space is limited, advance registration is required. The reputation and reality of George S. Patton have been causes for dispute since the end of WWII. Many of Patton’s soldiers admired him for his […]
First Division Museum Guided Tour Saturday, September 5, 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 […]