The United States Army hit a major milestone that most Americans don’t even know about.
After nearly two and a half centuries of defending our nation, the Army is celebrating in style.
And the Army just unveiled one spectacular tribute to America’s 250 years of freedom.
National Museum opens massive Revolutionary War exhibit
On June 7, the National Museum of the United States Army opened its doors to a breathtaking new exhibit called "Call to Arms."
The timing wasn’t coincidental.
June 14, 2025 marks exactly 250 years since the Continental Army was established by the Continental Congress in 1775.
That’s right — our Army is officially 250 years old this year.
Museum Director Tammy Call knew they had to do something special to honor this incredible milestone.
The museum already had some Revolutionary War artifacts when it first opened on November 11, 2020.
But Call realized that wasn’t nearly enough to tell the full story of how our Army came to be.
So she launched an ambitious mission to create something truly worthy of this historic anniversary.
A treasure trove of American history
The result is a stunning 5,000-square-foot exhibit that houses 285 authentic Revolutionary War artifacts.
We’re talking about the real deal here — actual guns and cannons that fired shots heard ’round the world.
Original powder horns that patriots carried into battle against the British Empire.
Uniforms worn by the brave souls who stood up to the most powerful military force on earth at that time.
But Call didn’t want to just throw a bunch of old stuff behind glass cases and call it a day.
The museum reached out to historical societies, other museums, and private collectors across the nation and around the world.
They were looking for artifacts with stories — pieces that belonged to individual soldiers who fought for our independence.
The goal was to honor not just the famous generals like George Washington, but the everyday soldiers who risked everything for freedom.
Interactive displays bring these battles to life, letting visitors experience the Revolutionary War in ways their history textbooks never could.
Videos tell the personal stories of the men who carried these weapons and wore these uniforms into combat.
Honoring 250 years of sacrifice
Call, a former Army ordnance officer, said the process of putting together this exhibit was professionally fulfilling and helped the museum build partnerships for the future.
She hopes the roughly 800,000 visitors who come through each year will reflect on something profound.
For 250 years, American soldiers have been willing to serve and sacrifice for this country.
That tradition started with farmers and merchants who picked up muskets to fight the British.
It continues today with young men and women who volunteer to defend our freedom around the world.
The exhibit doesn’t just celebrate the past — it connects us to the unbroken chain of service that has kept America free for two and a half centuries.
Every artifact tells a story of courage, determination, and love of country.
These aren’t just museum pieces — they’re reminders of the price of freedom.
A gift to all Americans
The National Museum of the United States Army sits just outside Fort Belvoir, Virginia.
It’s free to visit and free to park, which is exactly how it should be.
The museum is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day except Christmas.
Dozens of volunteer staff members are on hand to answer questions and share stories.
Schools and groups don’t even need advance reservations — they can just show up and learn about our Army’s incredible history.
The "Call to Arms" exhibit will remain open until June 2027, when the loaned artifacts must be returned to their owners.
But the museum still has plenty of Revolutionary War items in its permanent collection, along with artifacts from every era of Army history.
This exhibit represents something bigger than just a birthday celebration.
It’s a reminder that our freedom didn’t come free.
It was bought and paid for by generations of Americans who answered the call to serve.
From Lexington and Concord to Normandy Beach to the mountains of Afghanistan, Army soldiers have carried forward the same spirit of service that began 250 years ago.
In an era when our country sometimes feels divided, the Army’s 250th birthday reminds us of what unites us.
We’re all Americans, and we all benefit from the sacrifice of those who wore the uniform.
The "Call to Arms" exhibit honors that legacy and ensures future generations will remember the price of the freedom they enjoy.
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