Wed, April 8, 2026 - 6:30PM | Doors Open at 6:00PM
The Airborne Mafia: Organizational Culture and Institutional Change in the Cold War U.S. Army | Presented by Robert F. Williams, PhD
Explore how a small group of Airborne Officers took control of the US Army after World War II. This powerful cadre cemented a unique airborne culture that had an unprecedented impact on the Cold War US Army and beyond. Experiences of training and commanding airborne divisions in World War II led these men to hold sway in army doctrine by the mid-1950s. Dominating institutional thought and imparting their values, beliefs, and norms throughout the service they enjoyed a special privilege within the group culture - focused on the paratrooper triumvirate of Matthew Ridgway, Maxwell Taylor, and James Gavin and the lasting impression they made on how the US Army fought. This Lecture will be livestreamed at: www.youtube.com/@US_AWC/STREAMS.
Thu, April 9, 2026 - 6:00 PM | Doors Open at 5:45 PM
Curator Tour - After Hours
Ever wondered how a museum decides what stories to tell—and what gets left out? Our upcoming Curator Gallery Tour dives into the decisions behind the exhibit. This month, we will delve into the creation of our latest exhibit, "This We'll Defend: Celebrating 250 Years of Army History."
Sat, April 18, 2026 - 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
School of the Soldier Living History Program: 1st Continental Regiment
Visit the USAHEC April 18-April 19 for our School of the Soldier Living History Program. In April we welcome the 1st Continental Regiment who will highlight the Revolutionary War! Engage with these Revolutionary War reenactors on the Army Heritage Trail and enjoy some exciting demonstrations! The event is FREE and so is parking! The School of the Soldier Program was created to present a wide range of living history educational programs to our guests. These weekends will allow guests to interact with and gain a deeper understanding of different eras from Army history. Hosting reenactor groups on the Army Heritage trail allows history to come alive.
Sun, April 19, 2026 - 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
School of the Soldier Living History Program: 1st Continental Regiment
Visit the USAHEC April 18-April 19 for our School of the Soldier Living History Program. In April we welcome the 1st Continental Regiment who will highlight the Revolutionary War! Engage with these Revolutionary War reenactors on the Army Heritage Trail and enjoy some exciting demonstrations! The event is FREE and so is parking! The School of the Soldier Program was created to present a wide range of living history educational programs to our guests. These weekends will allow guests to interact with and gain a deeper understanding of different eras from Army history. Hosting reenactor groups on the Army Heritage trail allows history to come alive.
Fri, April 24, 2026 - 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Food Truck Friday
Walk the trail, visit our current exhibits and enjoy some lunch with a new food truck each month! In April we welcome Smoking Aces BBQ!
Wed, May 13, 2026 - 6:30PM | Doors Open at 6:00PM
When the Declaration of Independence was News | Presented by Emily Sneff, PhD
Focusing on the nation's founding document at the moment of its creation in 1776, before anyone knew what the legacy of the Declaration of Independence would be, this lecture explores how the Declaration was communicated to people in the new nation. It reveals the stories of the people involved in the process of declaring independence, from printers to soldiers to diplomats to translators. This presentation will focus on how the Declaration spread to George Washington and the Continental Army at a pivotal moment in the war. This Lecture will be livestreamed at: www.youtube.com/@US_AWC/STREAMS.
