AMERICAN LEGION POST 0556 FIRST DIVISION MUSEUM

WHEATON, IL

The American Legion Post 0556 First Division Museum is a historical museum located in Wheaton, Illinois. It is dedicated to preserving the history and legacy of the First Infantry Division of the United States Army. The museum is run by the American Legion Post 556, which was founded in 1921 by World War I veterans.

The museum's exhibits include artifacts, photographs, and documents related to the First Infantry Division's involvement in major conflicts such as World War I, World War II, and the Vietnam War. The exhibits also cover the division's role in peacekeeping missions and humanitarian aid efforts around the world.

Visitors can explore the museum and learn about the division's history and the soldiers who served in it. The museum also offers educational programs and events for schools, community groups, and veterans.

The American Legion Post 0556 First Division Museum is a valuable resource for anyone interested in military history, particularly the history of the First Infantry Division. It is open to the public and admission is free, although donations are appreciated.

AMERICAN LEGION POST 0556 FIRST DIVISION MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in WHEATON IL. US MID #8401701199

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

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AMERICAN LEGION POST 0556 FIRST DIVISION MUSEUM
1S151 WINFIELD RD
WHEATON
IL
60189-6018

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