Welcome
Welcome to the National Medal of Honor Museum of Military History web site! The museum was created to educate present and future generations about the extraordinary sacrifices of those who went above and beyond the call of duty to preserve the cause of freedom. Through this web site, we hope to highlight items in our collection, stories of Medal of Honor recipients, and scholarly discourse of military history. We also provide a tool for educators to share lesson plans of America's wars. Thank you again for stopping by and we hope you enjoy your visit! Please visit us again as we are constantly updating and adding to this site.
Our museum is open 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. We are located inside the Northgate Mall in Chattanooga, TN. next to the Piccadilly Cafeteria. Directions: From Interstate 75 in Chattanooga, TN, take Highway 153 (Exit 4) North across Chickamauga Dam. Northgate Mall is on the right about two miles north of the dam.
What’s New
Website: Michigan's Own Military and Space Museum is our new Featured Museum. Albert Joseph Smith is our new Featured Hero. The 2012 Museum Fundraiser is our Featured Event.
Museum: Many of the exhibits at the museum are new or have been refreshed. Click on the museum icon above for a short video tour of the museum. Come to the museum and take the Museum Detective Challenge.
Archives: The museum staff continues to process and research artifacts donated to the museum.
NEWS ALERT!!!
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Chattanooga Veteran's Day CelebrationOn the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918 an armistice between Germany and the Allied nations came into effect. On November 11, 1919, Armistice Day was commemorated for the first time. In 1919, President Wilson proclaimed the day should be "filled with solemn pride in the heroism of those who died in the country’s service and with gratitude for the victory". In 1954, the veterans service organizations urged Congress to change the word "Armistice" to "Veterans". Congress approved this change and on June 1, 1954, November 11 became a day to honor all American veterans, where ever and whenever they had served. The Chattanooga’s Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Auditorium was rededicated November 11, 2011. The National Medal of Honor Museum unveiled special exhibits honoring Army and Navy veterans in the lobby with exhibits honoring Marine and Air Force veterans in the planning stages. Veteran's Day events at the Auditorium included a FREE Patriotic Music Concert featuring the East Tennessee Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Richard Hickam. Special guest Mike Key, a relative of American Songwriter Francis Scott Key, performed the “Star Spangled Banner.” Award-winning Native American flutist and veteran Mike Serna played “Taps.” Refreshments were provided by AARP of Tennessee. Clink on the picture on the left to learn about the artifacts in the Army Exhibit. |
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Army Spc. Leslie H. Sabo JrOn May16, 2012, President Barack Obama presented the country’s highest military decoration to the family of Army Spc. Leslie H. Sabo Jr., who was killed protecting fellow soldiers from an ambush in Cambodia during the Vietnam War. The 22-year-old Army rifleman killed several North Vietnamese soldiers, shielded a comrade from a grenade blast and forced a retreat in a battle that took place on May 10, 1970. Click here to read citation. |
Featured Hero
Albert Joseph Smith
The fateful morning of 11 February 1921 dawned as just another normal duty day at the Pensacola Naval Air Station for the young Marine assigned guard duty at Gate #1 of the air station.
Featured Exhibit
Submarine Service
The submarine service came into its own during WW II. Seven submariners were awarded the Medal of Honor for their legendary exploits in the Pacific Theatre.
Featured Event
2012 Fundraiser
The National Medal of Honor Museum of Military History celebrated the 150th anniversary of Andrews Raid at its annual fundraiser held at the Chattanooga Convention Center April 28, 2012. Congressman Chuck Fleischmann, Medal Honor recipient Charles Coolidge, and Superintendent of the Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park Cathy Cook along with several highly decorated Veterans were among those present. Jed Mescon from WRCB TV was the Master of Ceremonies for the event. Russell Bonds of Atlanta, GA was our guest speaker. He is the award winning author of Stealing the General: The Great Locomotive Chase and the First Medal of Honor and War Like a Thunderbolt: The Battle and Burning of Atlanta.
OTHER MILITARY MUSEUMS IN THE VICINITY OF CHATTANOOGA, TN.
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