Western Front Association - U.S. Branch - The George C. Marshall Museum

General Marshall at the Museum Entrance

The George C. Marshall Museum,
Lexington Virginia

By Steve Miller

Background

THE GEORGE C. MARSHALL MUSEUM is dedicated to educating the general public, students, and scholars on the changing role of the United States during the 20th century in military and diplomatic affairs as seen through the life and example of George C. Marshall. The museum fulfills its mission by collecting, interpreting, exhibiting, educating, and researching the ideals, values, and material objects associated with General Marshall and his contemporaries.

The Marshall Museum opened in 1964 in conjunction with the Marshall Research Library, both housed in the George C. Marshall Foundation building. Museum visitors can follow Marshall's career from a young inexperienced lieutenant to five-star general of the armies during World War II.

Some of the World War One Holdings

Marshall and His Wife About the Time of the War

His Uniform and Kit Display
Patch Is For First Army, AEF

Some of Col. Marshall's Medals and a Soldier's Cartoon of an Awards Ceremony

About the Museum

Lexington is located at the intersection of Interstates 81 and 64. The Marshall Museum is less than two miles from the intersection.

Website: http://www.marshallfoundation.org/museum/index.html

Created: 6 March 2008

The George C. Marshall Museum, Lexington Virginia