United States Army Women's Museum
Encyclopedia
The US Army Women's Museum is located at Fort Lee, Virginia, USA.
is to collect, preserve, research, exhibit and interpret historically significant properties related to service of women across all branches and organizations of the United States Army
from inception to present day. A secondary purpose of the museum will be to support military training and education of women through its exhibitions, publications, educational programs, and outreach activities.
Mission
The mission of the Army Women's MuseumMuseum
A museum is an institution that cares for a collection of artifacts and other objects of scientific, artistic, cultural, or historical importance and makes them available for public viewing through exhibits that may be permanent or temporary. Most large museums are located in major cities...
is to collect, preserve, research, exhibit and interpret historically significant properties related to service of women across all branches and organizations of the United States Army
United States Army
The United States Army is the main branch of the United States Armed Forces responsible for land-based military operations. It is the largest and oldest established branch of the U.S. military, and is one of seven U.S. uniformed services...
from inception to present day. A secondary purpose of the museum will be to support military training and education of women through its exhibitions, publications, educational programs, and outreach activities.
Affiliations
- Kappa Epsilon Psi Military Sorority, Inc - National Veterans Sorority
- United States Army Women's Museum official website
- Women in the U.S. Army
- WWII: Women in the Fight - slideshow by Life magazine