Pennsylvania Military Museum facts for kids
Main museum building
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| Established | 1968 |
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| Location | Boalsburg, Pennsylvania |
| Type | Military museum |
The Pennsylvania Military Museum is a special place in Boalsburg, Pennsylvania, that teaches visitors all about the military history of Pennsylvania. It opened in 1968 and is managed by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission. This museum helps people understand the important roles Pennsylvanians have played in different wars and military events throughout history.
Honoring Heroes: Monuments and Memorials
The museum grounds are home to many monuments and memorials. These special structures honor different military units, important people, and events from Pennsylvania's past. They help us remember the bravery and sacrifices of soldiers.
Here are some of the memorials you can find at the museum:
- 103rd Engineers Memorial Fountain
- 103rd Medical Battalion Memorial
- 107th Field Artillery Memorial
- 108th Field Artillery Memorial
- 108th Machine Gun Battalion Memorial
- 109th Field Artillery Train Wreck Memorial
- 109th Infantry Field Artillery Memorial
- 109th Infantry Memorial
- 109th Machine Gun Battalion
- 110th Infantry Memorial
- 111th Infantry Memorial
- 112th Infantry Memorial
- 112th Machine Gun Battalion Memorial
- 1st Lieutenant Henry Lami Memorial
- 28th Division Global War on Terror Monument
- 28th Division Memorial
- 28th Signal Battalion
- 2nd Brigade Combat Team
- Bazooka Boogie Monument
- Brigadier General Edward Sigerfoos Memorial
- General Asher Miner Memorial
- Headquarters Troop Memorial
- Korean Call Up Monument
- Lieutenant Colonel James A. Shannon Memorial
- Major Thomas B. Anderson Memorial
- Shrine To Colonel Theodore D. Boal
- Wallace W. Fetzer Memorial
- World War I Officers Memory Wall
- World War II Memory Wall
The museum also has two large guns that once belonged to the battleship USS Pennsylvania. This ship was named after the state and played a role in naval history.
Outdoor Displays: Military Vehicles and Equipment
Outside the main museum building, you can see a collection of real military vehicles and equipment. These large displays show what soldiers used in different conflicts. It's a chance to see up close the machines that were part of history.
Some of the vehicles and equipment on display include:
- M4A1(76)W Sherman Tank: A famous tank used in World War II.
- M60A3 Tank: A powerful tank used by the U.S. Army for many years.
- M42A1 Duster: An anti-aircraft vehicle designed to shoot down enemy planes.
- M59 APC: A vehicle used to carry soldiers safely across battlefields.
- M114A2 155mm Howitzer: A large artillery gun used to fire shells over long distances.
- 4.5" Howitzer: Another type of artillery gun.
These outdoor exhibits help visitors imagine what military life was like and how technology changed over time.
