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82nd Airborne Division Museum

A visit to this museum will tell students the story of the 82nd Airborne Division from World War I to present.

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  • World War I - Trenches on the Web An in-depth website on World War I with maps, biographies, publications, photos, book reviews, documents, timelines, trivia, a war atlas, posters, and information on weapons.
  • The Price of Freedom: Americans at War This exhibition examines how wars have shaped the nation's history and transformed American society.
  • Lesson plan: Getting involved in war Students consider the reasons Japan decided to attack Pearl Harbor.
  • Lesson plan: W.A.R. (Wars Are Real) This lesson plan allows students to research various American wars and conflicts that have occurred during the history of our country. It is designed as an end of the year project to cover a lot of our history in a short amount of time.
  • Lesson plan: Letters Back Home: A Soldier's Perspective on World War I World War I traumatized many of the soldiers that participated in the war. It had a lasting effect on the political, economic, social, and cultural lives of Americans during the 1920's. By reading letters that one soldier wrote to his family back home. Students can gain insight into the reasons why the “Great War” had such a profound impact on the United States in years following the war.

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  • Duplin County Veterans Memorial Museum: See military artifacts and memorabilia at this museum which honors the servicemen and women of Dulpin County.
  • American Military Museum of Gastonia: A visit to this museum will help to bring understanding to students who are studying the United State history.
  • Brevard Station Museum: This museum provides a collection of interesting stories, facts, recollections, pictures and tidbits relating to the history of Stanley, Gaston County, North Carolina.

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Created in 1946 at the direction of Major General James M. Gavin, 82nd Commander, the 82nd Airborne Division Museum exhibits were housed in a wooden building. In 1957 a new museum was built. Over the years, the museum has grown and now has a theater and a research facility.

Exhibits at the museum include donations of artifacts from soldiers who have served in the 82nd Airborne, vintage aircraft, large field artillery pieces, and other important 20th Century historical pieces.

The museum is located at Ardennes Street on Fort Bragg. Call (910) 432-3443/5307 to schedule a visit. Admission is free.

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