“Telling the Army Story – One Soldier at a Time” Army Heritage and Education Center

“Telling the Army Story – One Soldier at a Time” Army Heritage and Education Center Mission Army History Strengthens The Army at War As a component of the National Museum of the U.S. Army, educate a broad audience on the heritage of the Army by acquiring, preserving and making available historical records, materials and artifacts. Vision The world’s premiere center for U.S. Army heritage focused on research, education and interpretation.

“Telling the Army Story – One Soldier at a Time” Army Heritage and Education Center Why is the 314 th Infantry Regiment Memorial Important to Us? Facilitates our Public History mission by providing a snapshot of WWI soldier accomplishments. Takes advantage of a rare opportunity to acquire a complete story of a fighting regiment from WWI ranging from “Mobilization through Memorialization.” Allows us the unprecedented opportunity to preserve an original soldier built WWI structure tied to the regiment. Ensure heightened visibility of the regiment by honoring the regiment’s memory though public programs, educational conferences and seminars. Complements our collection policy by focusing on the American Soldier’s story.

“Telling the Army Story – One Soldier at a Time” Army Heritage and Education Center How will the 314 th Infantry Regiment Memorial Collection be Presented? We will immediately display the Bronze Plaque Honor Role in Ridgway Hall (January 2007) Upon reconstruction of the cabin, we will fully interpret both the story of the regiment and the story of the Log Cabin Memorial. (TBD) Integrate the history of the regiment and division into the AHEC’s outdoor Army Heritage Trail WWI Trench Experience being built in Spring 2007.

“Telling the Army Story – One Soldier at a Time” Army Heritage and Education Center Army Heritage Drive I-81 N Army Heritage Trail (1 mile) Museum Storage Facility (Complete) Conservation Facility Military History Institute (Complete) Visitors and Education Center FY08 Construction) Army Heritage Museum Projected Location 314 th Inf. Reg. Cabin

“Telling the Army Story – One Soldier at a Time” Army Heritage and Education Center Visitors and Education Center ($26 M, FY08 Construction) Army Heritage Museum Army Heritage and Education Center 314 th Infantry Trench Exhibit