Party Like It’s Your 250th Birthday
Saturday, June 14th 2025, the National Infantry Museum is hosting a massive birthday party for the Columbus and Fort Benning community! Join us to celebrate 250 years of the US Army and the first branch of the Army, the Infantry. Explore the museum as it springs to life with interactive Soldiers in all of the galleries. Catch a FREE movie or compete with your friends in the VR Center, also free during our celebration! From 10:00am- 4:00pm the family fun is nonstop.
Event Highlights
- Huey Rides from Inouye Field provided by Friends of Army Aviation. Tickets may be bought online in advance or in person provided availability. Click here for more information.
- Reenactors throughout the museum and WWII Street
- Free movies with free popcorn and drinks in the Giant Screen Theater
- Military vehicle display in the parking lot
- Civil War era cannon firings every hour
- The Maneuver Center of Excellence Rock Band performing throughout the day
- The second annual Hotdog Eating Contest with Franks Alley
- Free Virtual Reality all day in the VR Center
- Uniform try-on and photos for kids
- Bounce houses
- Muscogee County Sheriff’s Office Gaming Trailer
- Food Truck Court
- Free kids activities
This one-day community event for US Army 250 will be held in lieu of our annual July 4th Freedomfest so make sure you are here! Freedomfest will be back in 2026.
Our Events team is still taking vendor applications. Email to find out more.
US Army 250 at the National Infantry Museum
The museum has been recognizing historical anniversaries and pieces from the collection that relate to the 250th throughout the year with our Heritage Guides. New guides are released on a monthly basis and provide an in-depth look at our collection from a curator’s perspective. Stop by the museum for a hard copy or check them out online.
