Welcome to the U.S. Army Women's Museum
The U.S. Army Women's Museum serves as an educational institution, providing military history training and instruction to soldiers, veterans and the civilian community. The museum is the custodian and repository of artifacts and archival material pertaining to the service of women across all branches and organizations of the U.S. Army from inception to the present day. The museum collects, preserves, manages, interprets and exhibits these unique artifacts as a means to provide training and educational outreach.
Join us for a day of war at the museum!
Military war gaming enthusiasts and WWII history buffs are invited to attend the 5th annual Flames of War Day being held at the U.S. Army Women’s Museum at Fort Lee on Jan. 16. The tournament theme is “Fall Gelb: The Battle for France and the Low Countries, May to June 1940.” The event runs from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and will feature 24 war-gamers commanding their miniature 15mm World War II armies. There will be action on 12 detailed terrain boards recreating the 1940 Battle for France. Visitors will see beautifully painted, historically accurate military miniature armies, watch infantry and tank battles in action, and learn about military history and battle tactics. Museum visitors are also invited to vote for the “Best Painted Army.”
This is a great opportunity for students studying World War II to see a piece of "living" history. Homeschoolers will especially enjoy this opportunity for some interesting history lessons.
The museum will be open for visitor and game participants to tour. To find out more about the 5th Annual Flames of War event, call (804) 734-4411.
Museum Launches Third Year of Hands-On History K-12 Programming. The museum is excited to present new offerings for K-12 educational programs for the 2009-2010 school year. Last year, over 8,500 students participated in these free, interactive and hands on learning experiences. Check out our new programs for 4th, 5th and 8th grades. We are adding additional days to conduct in-school Middle, Junior High and High School field trips; let us bring our history alive in your classroom. Also new this year are museum field trips designed specifically for K-12 Special Needs students. Our programs are funded by the Department of the Army and with help from contributors to the Friends of the Army Women's Museum Association. Additionally, grants from The Cameron Foundation and the John Randolph Foundation continue to support these great programs. Access the program flyer by clicking on:Secondary School Programs, Secondary Special Needs School Programs and Elementary Special Needs School Programs. Click here for the Museums at Fort Lee combined Elementary School Programs menu.
AWM Introduction Video
CLICK HERE for a 2- minute video providing an introduction to the U.S. Army Women's Museum exhibits, mission, with highlights of women's contributions to the U.S. Army. (If you cannot view the video or you would like a copy of it, right click the movie camera icon and do a "save as" to your computer).
Looking for information about the history of women in the Army? The museum has an AKO Knowledge Center that you may access to download information, posters, a History of Women in the Army Power Point briefing and much, much more. Click on or follow the site URL: https://www.us.army.mil/suite/kc/8420013.
For queries and specific questions on museum services write:
U.S. Army Women's Museum, 2100 A Avenue, Fort Lee, VA 23801
leeeawmweb@conus.army.mil
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This page was last updated on: December 17, 2009