Permanent Exhibits
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This is the main entrance to the Army Women's Museum. The museum is the home of many exhibits showing women's contributions to the U.S. Army from the Revolutionary War to present day. |
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Sergeant Leigh Ann Hester, is the first woman to receive the Silver Star since World War II and the first ever to receive it for direct combat action. |
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The museum's newest exhibit tells the story of "Battery X" a top-secret World War II mission that trained women in the Women's Army Corps to use the 40mm and 90mm anti-aircraft guns. This 40mm Bofors Gun was transfered to the Museum by the Ordnance Museum. |
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The 6888th Postal Battalion, the only female African-American WAC unit sent overseas in WWII, depicts their experience as they sort through millions of pieces of mail in France. |
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Margaret Corbin, from the American Revolution, Dr. Mary Walker from The Civil War and Cathay Williams, Buffalo Soldier, depict the rich history and contributions of women in service to their country. |
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Many women in WWII had never left home before. Their first experience in the Army was that of barracks life. Their belongings had to fit into their footlocker and their clothes hung on rods behind their beds. |
This page was last updated on: November 18, 2011