U.S. Army Heritage and Education Center

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950 Soldiers Dr
Carlisle, PA 17013
+1 (717) 245-3972
http://www.carlisle.army.mil
Premier facility for historical research on U.S. Army history & is dedicated to telling the Army story...one Soldier at a time. Open to the public, key features of the USAHEC include interpretive & interactive exhibits, the research library & archive, & multifunction facilities. Visit the USAHEC special exhibits, "Soldier Experience" interpretive gallery, art gallery, museum store, Army Heritage Trail (AHT), or attend an event, lecture, or workshop. The mile-long outdoor AHT allows visitors to experience history in a new way, through interactive and full-scale military exhibits. The U.S. Army War College Library is a component of the USAHEC and features one library system in 2 locations. In Ridgway Hall, the library & archives collection encompasses over 14 million historical items. The Root Hall collection covers subjects such as military strategy & operations, leadership & management, international relations, foreign policy, strategic studies, & economics.

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Craig F.
8/4/2025

Hidden Gem I've been driving past the Army Heritage Center for years and had no idea it was so much more than the helicopters and tanks on the walking trail.  I spent the day at the AHC and...

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Aaron S.
3/23/2023

Finally made it here after years of saying "someday, I'll stop by." What a gem and free! We enjoyed walking the trail and viewing all of the Army displays from the Revolutionary War through...

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Eric W.
10/9/2023

The U.S. Army Heritage and Education Center is an interactive museum with a large outdoor area housing various exhibits and military equipment. Parking is not an issue as the lot is huge. There is...

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David H.
2/11/2020

This is a facility with a unique theme that definitely warrants a visit.  Even if you've never heard of US Army Heritage and Education Center, you'd notice it for sure when you drive pass Carlisle...

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Myra C.
8/7/2021

Saw helicopters, bunkers, and cannons on display from the highway and we took a detour to stop in. This place is incredible. Manicured walkways, lawns, open fields, underground shelters, cabins...

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