Last updated: 3/12/2012
Fort Lee, Virginia
Street Address
2100 A Ave.
Fort Lee, VA 23801
Mailing Address
2100 A Ave, Bldg 5219
Fort Lee, VA 23801
phone: 804-734-4327
fax: 804-734-4337
e-mail: usarmy.lee.tradoc.mbx.leee-awmweb@mail.mil
web: www.awm.lee.army.mil

Hours

Tuesday - Friday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Most Weekends 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

Admissions

Free

Museum Type(s)

Staff

Judith Matteson
phone: 804-734-4327
e-mail:
Description

The museum honors women's contributions to teh Army from the Revolutionary War to present, telling their stories with artifacts, interactive exhibits, videos, dioramas and historical diplays and photographs through the galleries.

History

The museum's collection and archives originated from the Women's Army Corps Museum at Fort Mclellan, Alabama. It was moved to Fort Lee, VA and opened as the US Army Women's Museum in the Spring 2001.

Artifact Collections

World War II items to present belonging to women in the Women's Army Auxillary Corps, Women's Army Corps and the US Army.

Research Collections

Extensive archives from World War I to present. Over 400 albums, 120 oral histories, 200 training type films and vast collection of documents, manuals and photographs.

Library
Access: General Public, Students, Scholars
Appointment required: Yes
Exhibitions
Museum Events
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