SPECIAL EXHIBITIONS

February 1- April 30, 2023
The Medal of Honor
Featuring D-Day & US Navy Submariners Medal of Honor Recipients 

The Medal of Honor is the United States’ highest award for military valor in action. This special exhibition offers a fresh experience with the unique stories of  D-Day and US Navy Submariners who are Medal of Honor recipients, told through displays featuring uniforms, models and more. 

The exhibit also includes information on all Medal of Honor recipients from the Civil War to the present including biographies and photos.

The first Medal of Honor was awarded to AG Corps member George H. Palmer on Sept. 20, 1861. He volunteered to fight in the trenches in Lexington, Missouri, during the Civil War and led a charge that resulted in the capture of a Union hospital.

Visitors can also view the Museum’s permanent Medal of Honor display showcasing a U.S. Army Medal of Honor and General Franks’ Patriot Award from the Medal of Honor Society.