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.
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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.
Date with History: The American Revolution and the Fate of the World
Cantigny Visitors Center 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton, ILDate 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 the Fate of […]
Military Science: Rockets
First Division Museum PavilionLearn about military rockets, experiment with basic principles of rocketry, and launch different types of model rockets.
History Connections! Combat Canines
First Division Museum at Cantigny 1s151 Winfield Road, Wheaton, ILSee how dogs have supported soldiers on missions over time! Discover the roles of these four-legged heroes 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, 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 […]