Museum Features displays of uniforms, vehicles, artillery and miscellaneous mementos from military encounters from the time of the Spanish Conquistadors to the present era. Includes hours of operation. Located in Papago Park Military Reservation, Phoenix, Arizona. http://www.azdema.gov/museum/
Extractions: The Arizona Military Museum is operated by the Arizona National Guard Historical Society, a private non-profit corporation. The officers and directors serve as docents, and they perform other necessary functions in conjunction with National Guard support to operate and maintain the museum. On September 30, 2006, the Arizona Military Museum celebrated its 25th anniversary. The museum building is a significant part of Arizona's military history. The raw adobe building was constructed in 1936 as a Depression-era public works project. It served as a National
Military Museum Has an collection of Army uniforms and artifacts pertaining to Fort Lewis, the Army s presence in the Pacific Northwest, and the units which served at the post. Located in Washington. http://www.lewis.army.mil/dptms/museum.htm
Extractions: The museum collects, preserves and interprets material of historical significance to the installation and the military units which have served here. The museum also strives to foster an appreciation for the role that the United States Army played in the exploration, settlement and defense of the Pacific Northwest. Visit the WPC contractor website to see the progress. Museum Curator: (253) 967-7207 Historian: (253) 967-7800 Museum Specialist: (253) 967-7208 Email: lewisdptmsmuseum@conus.army.mil Admission: FREE *The commercial web page for Cannon Gift Shop is designated as unofficial. The appearance of sponsorship, advertisements or external links does not imply an endorsement by the US Army or the Department of Defense. For other than authorized activities such as military exchanges, the United States Department of Defense does not exercise any editorial control over the information you may find at these locations. These links provided are consistent with the stated purpose of this DoD Web site. Museum Brochure Lewis History Camp Lewis, 1917-1919
THE LAST FIREBASE TRAVELING MILITARY MUSEUM - Home Offers details about a Vietnam era hands-on traveling military museum. Includes sponsorship requirements and a show contract. Located in Dryden, Michigan. http://www.thelastfirebase.us
Hawaii Army Museum Society | Aloha And Welcome! U.S. military museum features the military history on the Hawaiian Islands from the ancient times through the modern era. http://www.hiarmymuseumsoc.org
Extractions: Here at the U.S. Army Museum Hawaii the biggest artifact is the building itself. The museum is housed in Battery Randolph a massive reinforced concrete emplacement with roofs as much as 12 feet thick. The battery was built around 1911 for two 14 inch guns that could fire projectiles as far as 14 miles. It was part of a coastal defense system that was to protect Honolulu Harbor from invasion. Watch the video for more information.
Home-Michigan's Own Military And Space Museum Holds over 400 exhibits, each devoted to a Michigan soldier, sailor, or airman. Offers a small virtual tour. http://www.michigansmilitarymuseum.com
Extractions: honors Michigan soldiers, sailors and aviators who fought in the Spanish American War, World War I, American North Russia Expeditionary Force ("Polar Bears"), World War II, Korea, Vietnam, Gulf War and the War on Terrorism. It also includes exhibits devoted to Michigan's Astronauts, Governors, Cross Recipients and 28 individual Medal of Honor Recipients.
Vancouver Island Military Museum History of local Nanaimo military. Offers directions, books, displays, poems and letters. http://nanaimo.ark.com/~vimm/
Okmilmuseumhomepage Preserves local military and naval history and contains artifacts such as small arms, uniforms, insignia, badges and equipment. Offers a virtual tour, news, information about special projects, a newsletter, hours and directions. http://www.okmilmuseum.ca/
Extractions: back to top Museum Hours: Summer (1st Tues in May to Labour day): Tues - Sat 10:00 - 4:00 pm Winter (After Labour Day to 1st Tues in May): Tues, Thurs and Saturday 10:00 a.m- 4: 00 p.m The Canadian Navy's NADEN Band of Maritime Forces Pacific will be in Penticton and Kelowna on the evenings of 4th and 5th October performing the naval centennial musical road show . This show has been getting rave reviews in performances across Canada and at $10 a ticket for two hours of top quality professional musical entertainment is a great value for money. Find out more click on the image to the right Canadian Forces Speakers "Double Feature" event - Saturday Sep 18 1-4 pm Okanagan Military Museum. REMEMBRANCE Although Remembrance Day is a focal point in remembering the sacrifices of our servicemen and women the act of serving our country goes on every day by members of our armed forces here in Canada and around the world!
Vietnam Veterans Of America Chapter 457 - Concho Valley Serving the Concho Valley of West Texas. Includes photos of Vietnam Veterans memorial in San Angelo, Southwest Military Museum, and chapter and membership information. http://vva457.tripod.com/
HOME Performs FOIA requests and all types of research at archives, libraries, museums and U.S. Government departments and agencies. Specializes in research at the U.S. National Archives, the Library of Congress, and various military and museum repositories. http://www.lyonresearch.com/
Extractions: Lyon Research is a full-service research company offering professional research in archives, libraries, museums and US. Government departments and agencies. We specialize in research at the US. National Archives , the Library of Congress, and various military and museum repositories. We can perform Freedom of Information Requests (FOIA) in order to get the most current documents for your projects. Our Clients: As professional researchers, we understand how to navigate the labyrinth of records and facilities to find what you are looking for. We know the librarians and the archivists. Chances are, we are familiar with the record groups you are interested in. We can efficiently locate and copy the records you need and get them to you. We can convert documents into word files that can be searched by keyword. We can reproduce film and still picture images. Lyon Research produces results that provide you with the details you need and documents that add credibility to your project.
Fort Scratchley Military Museum Information about a nineteenth century coastal defence fort located in a commanding position guarding the Hunter River Estuary. http://archive.amol.org.au/newcastle/hunterchapter/Fort Scratchley/details.html
Extractions: The Fort Scratchley Historic Site is a nineteenth century Coast Defence Fort and is located in a commanding position guarding the Hunter River Estuary. It was constructed in 1882 and extensively modernised in 1892 and then again in 1910. As a result, this single site shows the development of Australia's coast defences from the muzzle loading era through to its zenith during World War II. Remaining at the fort are most of the original gun emplacements and underground ammunition stores and magazines, as well as four 80 pounder rifled muzzle loading guns and two 6 inch Mark VII breech loading guns, which are examples of the earliest and the latest guns used at the fort. With the changes in modern warfare, the defence force vacated the site in 1972. Objectives of the Museum Some key objects Photograph (c. 1890) showing the 9" rifled muzzle loading gun which was the main armament of the fort from 1882 - 1892. A view from the main gate into the fort with Nobby's in the background Photograph of the 6" Mark 7 gun which was one of two used against Japanese submarines in 1942.
Home - The Keep Military Museum, Dorchester, Dorset Describes the facilities, forthcoming events, admission charges and opening times. An on-line shopping facility is available. http://www.keepmilitarymuseum.org/
Extractions: The Keep Military Museum, Dorchester, Dorset Contact Us You are here: Home Printer Friendly Version Home Research History ... Contact Us This is our new look website through which we intend to develop our services to the public, be they visitors to the Museum in Dorchester, visiting our virtual galleries and on-line archives or using our traditional research services. This is a huge task and will be a never ending job, so please visit again to see what is new. The artefacts, weapons, uniforms, medals and of course the stories of the soldiers and their families and much more are on display over three floors. Computer and digital presentation, realistic battle environments, together with exhibitions, tell the tales of courage humour and sacrifice of the soldiers and their families who have served in the regiments of Devon and Dorset for over 300 years. We aim to make our history available via the web, which is a key part of our outreach programme. Our virtual galleries provide in depth coverage of topics, documents can be downloaded and we will be developing educational services in support of Key Stage 2, Key Stage 3 and GCSE. The Keep Museum' constituent Regiments are The Devonshire Regiment, The Dorset Regiment, The Devonshire and Dorset Regiment, The Dorset Yeomanry, The Queen's Own Dorset Yeomanry, The Dorset Militia, The Royal Devon Yeomanry and 94 Field Regiment RA.
Somerset Military Museum - Research, Regimental Histories, Reading List And Muse Regiments covered include the Somerset Light Infantry, Somerset and Cornwall Light Infantry, West Somerset Yeomanry, North Somerset Yeomanry, Somerset Militia, Rifle Volunteers and Territorials and The Light Infantry http://www.sommilmuseum.org.uk/
Extractions: Click on the name of each Regiment to access a brief history and on the pictures on the right to view enlargements. The museum is located within the Somerset County Museum at Taunton Castle ( www.somerset.gov.uk/museums however please note that it is currently closed for extensive restoration and redesign work and will reopen in July 2011 The new military museum will compliment the story of Somerset, which will be told in the main County Museum. It will tell the story of the regiments of Somerset in war and peacetime. On entering the Museum visitors will be introduced to the wider background - that relating to the formation and development of Somerset's regiments, and will also be given an explanation of why soldiers fight for their country. After the introductory displays visitors will be able to choose to start their visit either with a display of regimental life or a series of displays dealing with conflict. The Regimental Life Display will look at the bonds forged by the common experiences of regimental and army life. The displays dealing with conflict will cover a number of key engagements which involved the regiments of Somerset, each one representing a significant event or development.
Extractions: Redoubt History Collections Exhibitions Events ... Links For over 200 years the Redoubt has stood ready to defend the Eastbourne coast. It formed part of a chain of fortifications built to deter Napoleon's forces in the early 1800s, and it still stands as a unique monument to that time. Garrisoned by troops until the early 1900s and again during World War II the fortress is now a suitable and atmospheric home to three exciting military collections.... Please click here or on the image above for more information and contact details. The Redoubt Fortress is now open for the summer season from the 3rd April to the 7th November 2010.