Who Observed Memorial Day First? The Mystery Explained
Memorial Day is celebrated in the United States on the last Monday of May. Americans honor those who have lost their lives while serving in the country's military. When it comes to the creation and history of the holiday, a common belief is that Waterloo, New York was...
Did You Know? May is Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month
The National Infantry Museum, along with the rest of the nation, celebrates Asian-American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in May. The joint congressional resolution from 1978 established this observance to commemorate both anniversaries - the arrival of the first...
Fort Benning Becomes Fort Moore Officially May 11th, 2023
On May 11 at 9am eastern time, The National Infantry Museum will host a Livestream of the renaming of Fort Benning to Fort Moore, in honor of Hal Moore and his wife Julie. The stream will take place in the Giant Screen Theater, followed by a gallery unveiling at 1pm...
Memorial Day Tribute & Paver Dedication
Join us in honoring those who've given their lives in service to our country. The National Infantry Museum’s Memorial Day Tribute will be held inside the museum in Cavezza Hall at 11 a.m. Monday, May 29. COL(R) Damien Mason will be the guest speaker. (Updated Tuesday...
National Infantry Museum Hosts Holocaust Lecture Series
The National Infantry Museum will host Corresponding Angles: The Story of A Liberator & A Holocaust Survivor. On Thursday May 4th, 2023 guest speakers will include Dr. Reuben Sloan, son of a Holocaust survivor and Gail Cohn, daughter of a concentration camp...
NIM Hosts Iraq Invasion 20th Anniversary Symposium
On March 10 & 11, 2023, The National Infantry Museum & Columbus State University hosted a public symposium to examine the legacy of Operation Iraqi Freedom on U.S. citizens, Middle Eastern countries like Iraq, as well as individuals’ physical, medical and...
History of the ‘FOLLOW ME’ Infantry School Patch
Photo courtesy Ken Wilcox The "Follow Me" patch, first made in 1918 by Camp Benning for its Army Soldiers, symbolizes a Soldier and Foot Soldier's shield. It also displays an U.S. Model 1905 Rifle Bayonet against a blue Infantry background and carries an iconic...
Memorial Day Tribute & Paver Dedication
Join us in honoring those who've given their lives in service to our country. The National Infantry Museum’s Memorial Day Tribute will be held outdoors in the stadium at Inouye Field at 11 a.m. Monday, May 30. Sergeant Major Julie A. Guerra is the guest speaker....
