FIRST DIVISION MUSEUM AT CANTIGNY

WHEATON, IL

The First Division Museum at Cantigny in Wheaton, IL is a museum dedicated to the U.S. Army's First Infantry Division. Located on the grounds of the former estate of Col. Robert R. McCormick, the museum is open to the public and houses a variety of exhibits, artifacts, and educational programs.

The museum's collections focus on the First Division's history from 1917 to the present day. Visitors can learn about the division's service in World War I, World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, and the Global War on Terror. The museum also houses a variety of artifacts from the First Division, including uniforms, equipment, weapons, and photographs.

The First Division Museum also offers educational programs and activities for students, including tours, workshops, and lectures. The museum is also home to a research library, which contains reference materials on the First Division's history and its campaigns.

The First Division Museum at Cantigny is open seven days a week and admission is free. The museum also offers a variety of special events throughout the year, including lectures, concerts, and other activities.

FIRST DIVISION MUSEUM AT CANTIGNY is a History Museum in WHEATON IL. US MID #8401700566

The museum is classed as HST (History Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Midwest (Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin).

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CANTIGNY FIRST DIVISION FOUNDATION
1S151 WINFIELD RD
WHEATON
IL
60189-3353

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