Military History Museums

The Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Aviation Museum in Oshkosh, Wisconsin is a one-of-a-kind destination for anyone interested in aviation history. This remarkable museum houses an extensive collection of aircraft from the earliest days of flight to modern planes, as well as artifacts and memorabilia that tell the story of aviation’s past. Visitors to the museum can explore the many interactive displays that bring this exciting history to life. The museum also hosts special events throughout the year for those who want to further delve into the wonders of flight and its impact on our lives.

The EAA Aviation Museum offers visitors a unique experience for all levels of aviation knowledge and passion. The museum’s most popular draw is its ever-changing collection of aircraft, which ranges from a Wright Flyer replica all the way up to some of today's latest innovations in aviation. A short tram ride from the museum delivers visitors to Pioneer Airport, a seasonal re-creation of what aerodromes were like during the early years of aviation, with the romance and excitement of the barnstormers. More than 50 vintage airplanes from the golden age of aviation are on display across several period hangars. A free Young Eagles flight may be available for kids age 8 to 17.  

The Eagle Hangar is a huge facility dedicated to vintage military aircraft, especially World War II airplanes. The displays, however, also include a Vietnam War veteran Huey helicopter and a Corsair flown by Medal of Honor recipient Thomas Hudner, whose Korean War exploits were featured in the 2022 movie “Devotion.” Visitors can take part in guided tours led by knowledgeable docents or take a self-guided tour, and explore the museum at their own pace. 

Along with the museum, every summer EAA welcomes thousands of people and aircraft to Oshkosh for EAA AirVenture Oshkosh – an annual weeklong event featuring daily air shows and two night shows with fireworks – as they create the world’s busiest airport and biggest fly-in convention.

Started in 2001, The Fargo Air Museum is a nonprofit organization that serves to promote interest in aviation through education, preservation and restoration. Our museum is a fantastic place to learn about aviation, participate in restoration, see full scale pieces of history or even host your special event.

Located just off I-29 interstate, The Fargo Air Museum is an easily accessed pet friendly, must-stop location. North Dakota’s premiere aviation destination, the Fargo Air Museum is home to aircraft of all eras – from the modern MQ-1 Predator unmanned  drone to the “most accurate recreation of a Wright Brothers’ flyer the Smithsonian Institute has ever seen.” A “flying” museum, many of the airplanes occasionally take to the sky, a unique feature not found in the vast majority of the nation’s air museums.  Exhibits rotate, we expect at times, the one you come to see, may be offsite.

More than just a simple place to display many aircraft, military memorabilia and exhibits, the Fargo Air Museum also houses a robust Aviation library.   In addition, the museum hosts monthly educational day-camps, speakers and seminars for flight fans of all ages to enjoy. The museum is home to an extensive gift shop featuring toys, clothing, books, much more. You are sure to find the perfect gift for any aviation enthusiast.

Events: For history buffs, the Fargo Air Museum offers quarterly History Nights featuring local speakers with strong ties to aviation. For information on the Fargo Air Museum's next History Night please visit the website. 

Fort Ticonderoga is a popular historical site in upstate New York, located on the south shore of Lake Champlain. It was originally constructed by the French during the Seven Years’ War and later taken over by American forces during the Revolutionary War. Today it stands as more than just a memorial to an important moment in U.S. history- visitors can walk through original and reconstructed barracks, storehouses, and see genuine cannons to get a true sense of what it was like for soldiers on both sides of this conflict centuries ago. Lasting memories are made as guests immerse themselves in activities such as replica boatbuilding and musket firing while exploring this landmark that has become a symbol of our nation’s relentless pursuit for independence.

Fort William Henry was built in 1755 by American provincial forces during the French and Indian War.  It protected the northern end of what Natives called "The Great Carry", the sixteen-mile portage between the Hudson River and Lake George.  As such, it commanded a key junction along a water corridor that stretched from New York City to Montreal.  This corridor would be a pathway of communication and conflict for centuries.  Fort William Henry would be attacked twice, falling only after a lengthy siege in 1757.  Following the surrender, the British and colonial forces would endure what became known as the "massacre at Fort William Henry".  Fury over this event would spur new efforts by the British and their colonies to defeat the French in North America once and for all, which they would achieve just two and a half years later.  These events and this location would also inspire James Fenimore Cooper to write The Last of the Mohicans.  Although the fort itself was destroyed, the pathway could continue to serve in times of war, as cannon from nearby Ticonderoga passed the fort's ruins on their way to help George Washington expel the British from Boston in 1776. After extensive archeological work during the 1950's, the fort was rebuilt on the original site, using the original plans.  It is open from the end of April through October, seven days a week.  

Lake George NY Attraction: The Fort William Henry Historical Fortress & Museum (fwhmuseum.com)