Maine Military Historical Society

12/13/2023

December 13th is the National Guard's 387th Birthday. The first muster was in 1636 on this day in Massachusetts.
The Guard has proudly served in every war and conflict since the beginning. If you see or know a National Guard person, please say happy birthday to them.

05/27/2023

The Maine Armed Forces Museum will be open on Memorial from 10 am to 2 pm. Please stop by visit us. Take some time to remember all the military men and women who gave their lives in the service to the nation

MMHS is a non-profit (Not-For-Profit) Organization Dedicated to Preserving Maine’s Rich Military History. Please Consider Joining, Volunteering or Making a Donation.

All sevices are welcomed!

12/07/2022

Today is Pearl Harbor Day. Please take some time to remember what happened 81 years ago. It seems the service and sacrifice of our men and women on that day is slowly being forgotten. There are very few surviors left, if you know of one please take the time to thank them for their service on that day. If you have the opportunity to attend a Pearl Harbor Rememberance Ceremony please do.
As long as we remember they will not be forgotten!

08/07/2022

Today is National Purple Heart Day

Please take the time to remember and thank our Purple Heart recipient's.
The museum is open from 10am to 2pm today. Stop by and look at some of the Purple Hear's we have on display.

The museum is at 194 Winthrop Street, Augusta. By the Augusta Airport.

07/27/2022

Korean War Armistice Day
Please take the time to thank a Korean War veteran you know. Help us remember the more than 40,000 Mainer's who served during the Korean War, the 233 Mainer's who gave their all, and the 45 Mainer's who are still missing.

07/27/2022

Today is Korean War Armistice Day.
Please take the time to thank a Korean War veteran you know for their service nd help us remember the more than 40,000 Mainer's that served during the war the 233 Mainer's we lost during the war, and the 45 Mainer's that are still missing.

07/09/2022

Sunday, July 9th the Maine Armed Forces Museum will be open from 10am to 2pm. Please stop by 194 Winthrop Street and visit and check out the latest additions to the collection.

06/14/2022

June 14th is a unique day as we recognize and honor to significant actions in our history. First, today is the U.S. Army's 247th Birthday.
The Army was established on this day in 1775.
Today is also Flag Day. This day commemorates the date in 1777 when the United States approved the design for its first national flag.

If you are an Army servicemember or an Army veteran, celebrate today in recognition of the Army's proud heritage. If you have an American Flag, please display it today in honor our nation's proud heritage.

05/30/2022

Today is the day when the nation remembers those men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice in protecting our freedom. Please take time to remember them so they will not be forgotten.

If you have time today, stop by the Maine Armed Forces Museum at 194 Winthrop Street (by the Augusta Airport) and visit the State's official military history museum. You will find military artifacts from the Revolutionary War era to the present. The museum will be open from 10 am to 3 pm today as we honor Maine's men and women who answered to "a call to arms."

12/13/2021

Happy Birthday to the National Guard

Today is their 385th Birthday. The National Guard is the second largest military force in the United States second to the US Army.
The Maine National Guard, both Army and Air have a proud tradition of service. Please take the opportunity today to say thank you to any National Guard member past and present that you know.

12/07/2021

PEARL HARBOR DAY
Today, December 7th is National Pearl Harbor Day across the nation and in Maine. Please take a moment toady to remember all those that were lost during the attack on that day in 1941. The attack set the stage for the service over 16 million men and women during World War II. If you know of a Pearl Harbor survivor, please take the time to contact them and say thank you for their service.

11/10/2021

Maine Armed Forces Museum
194 Winthrop Street, Augusta, ME 04333

The Museum will be open tomorrow, Veterans Day from 10 AM to 2 PM. Face masks are required for visitors and staff when inside museum.

To our members and all of Maine's veterans thank you for you service to the State and Nation.