Part of the U.S. Army War College in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, the U.S. Army Heritage and Education Center is the main historical research facility for the U.S. Army.

Set on 56 acres, the center is comprised of the Army Heritage Museum, Military History Institute, Historical Services Division, Visitor and Education Services, U.S. Army War College Library and Collections Management. There is an impressive collection of 16 million military items including the world’s largest collection of Civil War photography along with exhibits such as the Soldier Experience Gallery that follows the U.S. Army from the Spanish-American War to now, and the Army Heritage Trail with tanks and helicopters.

950 Soldiers Drive, Carlisle, PA 17013-5021, Phone: 717-245-3700, Map

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