Medal of Honor Museum, Hixson Tenn
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N 35° 07.732 W 085° 14.441
16S E 660297 N 3888750
The National Medal of Honor Museum of Military History educates present and future generations about the extraordinary sacrifices of those who went above and beyond the call of duty to preserve the cause of freedom.
Waymark Code: WM23G0
Location: Tennessee, United States
Date Posted: 08/29/2007
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Inside a shopping mall is the museum. Totally staffed by volunteers, and run on grants, donations and sale of items from gift shop. This museum exists to show artifacts and provide a place for young and old to learn of the sacrifices that others have given to us the US.
The museum encompasses more than just the men and woman to whom the medal has been awarded. For example, a World War I display illustrates life in the trenches of this devastating conflict. Armor, headgear, weapons, even items from everyday military life make up a majority of the displays which include information on the Civil War, various Indian Wars, The Spanish-American War, World War I, World War II, the Korean Conflict and Viet Nam.
Theme:
Cultural history. Giving a timeline of the heros and there actions to preserve the American way of life.
Street Address:
Post Office Box 11467
Northgate Mall Exhibit
Hwy 153 at Hixson Pike
Chattanooga, Tennessee 37401
Food Court: yes
Gift Shop: yes
Hours of Operation:
Northgate Exhibit Hours:
Mon-Thu 11:00AM - 5:00PM
Friday 11:00AM - 6:00PM
Sat-Sun 1:00PM - 5:00PM
Museum Size: Small
Relevant Web Site: [Web Link]
Cost: Not Listed
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