http://usahec.org/ Press Releases from the U.S. Army Heritage and Education Center http://www.carlisle.army.mil/AHEC/event/parachute.cfm Even re-enactors have to train, and over the weekend of May 10-11, 2013, the living historians of Headquarters Company, 2nd Battalion, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, will be at the U.S. Army Heritage and Education Center (USAHEC) in Carlisle, Pennsylvania to hone their skills at educating the American public. Wed, 08 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.carlisle.army.mil/AHEC/awards/womenshistorymonth.cfm The USAHEC, partnering with Carlisle Barracks and the US Army War College, is proud to present a celebration of Women's History Month throughout the month of March. We will celebrate Women's History Month by distributing information about women's history through our various media sources on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. We will also have a presentation and a community service project planned for the month. Fri, 01 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Pending a final decision from the Department of the Army about sequestration and furloughs, the U.S. Army Heritage and Education Center (USAHEC) will maintain its current operating schedule of Winter Hours. The USAHEC will continue to be open Tuesday - Saturday, 9:00am-5:00pm, Sunday, 11:00am-5:00pm, and closed Monday. For questions, please call: 717-245-3972. Thu, 28 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.carlisle.army.mil/AHEC/newsarticle.cfm?id=213 Fri, 08 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.carlisle.army.mil/AHEC/newsarticle.cfm?id=212 The USAHEC, as part of Carlisle Barracks, is pleased to announce its selection as a Commemorative Partner in the Department of Defense's 50th Anniversary Vietnam War Commemoration. Thu, 31 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Due to expected deteriorating weather conditions, the USAHEC will close today, Friday, January 25 at 2:00pm. The Great Decisions Lecture scheduled for 1:00pm today is postponed. The USAHEC intends to resume normal operations tomorrow, Saturday, January 26 at 9:00am, but please call the Information Desk (717-245-3972) tomorrow to confirm. Fri, 25 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Effective immediately the US Army Heritage and Education Center's Digital Database System has been replaced with a new digital content catalog. Known as the Digital Asset Management System, this new search engine gives the user keyword search capability and broader access to our digital collections. The new interface is currently accessed through our website or at <a href="http://cdm16635.contentdm.oclc.org/">http://cdm16635.contentdm.oclc.org/ </a>. Our reference staff is available during business hours to support questions on the new system at 717-245-3949. Fri, 21 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT Under Executive Order from the President all government agencies will be closed 24 and 25 December. Following our normal operating procedures USAHEC will also be closed on 22 and 23 December. Fri, 21 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT The U.S. Army Heritage and Education Center will be closed on November 22, 2012 (Thanksgiving Day), December 24 and 25, 2012 (Christmas), and December 31 and January 1, 2013 (New Years). The facility will be open during normally scheduled business hours otherwise. The Café Cumberland will be closed November 22 and 23, 2012, and from December 22, 2012 through January 2, 2013. Wed, 21 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.carlisle.army.mil/AHEC/newsarticle.cfm?id=187 Exciting changes are coming to the U.S. Army Heritage and Education Center, as the facility prepares to launch new interfaces for both its research catalog and its digital archive. These new, state of the art systems will make performing research and locating materials at the USAHEC much easier. Streamlined processes and updated technologies ensure users are able to quickly identify information in the USAHEC's catalogue and more easily search the various digitized materials, including photographs, technical and field manuals, and manuscripts. Fri, 07 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.carlisle.army.mil/AHEC/newsarticle.cfm?id=177 Changes are coming to the U.S. Army Heritage and Education Center (USAHEC)! On July 30th 2012, the main exhibit gallery at the center will close for three months as they prepare to "load-in" the new permanent immersive and interactive exhibit, "The Soldier Experience." Tue, 24 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT The Café Cumberland, the USAHEC's own gourmet eatery, will be closed on Sunday, May 13, 2012 (Mother's Day). The USAHEC facility will be open for normally scheduled hours of operation. Please call 717-245-3972 with any questions. Thu, 10 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT The USAHEC will be at reduced service level for research and exhibit visitation the week of Sunday, May 6th, 2012 thru Friday, May 11th, 2012. USAHEC research and user service will provide limited information and support services and our main exhibits gallery will be open to visitation but it is recommended that you call ahead to 717-245-3972 so that we may best assist you with your planned visit. Thu, 03 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.carlisle.army.mil/AHEC/event/nelson.cfm Do you know the name of a Soldier you want to learn more about, but are not sure how to start research? Do you have a photograph of your grandfather or family member, but you do not have anything more than a name? Visit the U.S. Army Heritage and Education Center (USAHEC) for the lecture and workshop, "Discovering the Campaign Experiences of Your Ancestors at USAHEC," presented by Brigadier General (Retired) Harold Nelson on April 21, 2012 at 1:00 PM. Wed, 21 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.carlisle.army.mil/AHEC/newsarticle.cfm?id=170 Ever wonder what it takes to become an author? Interested in the process of researching, writing, and publishing books? The U.S. Army Heritage and Education Center (USAHEC) welcomes you to join us on March 17, 2012 at 1:00 P.M. for the presentation "From Archives to Publication." Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT The United States Army Military History Institute announces that the Military Assistance Command, Vietnam (MACV) Command Historian's Collection , Series VI, Operational Reports-Lessons Learned will be closed starting February 8, 2012. It is expected that the material will be available for research starting May 1, 2012. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT The USAHEC will close at 11:30 AM on Friday, 16 December 2012. For research inquiries or for other information, please call 717-245-3972. Fri, 16 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT USAHEC has scheduled a power outage on 13 December, 2011 from 0600 to 1200, during this time USAHEC will remain open but access to USAHEC resources will be greatly reduced. The museum store and Café Cumberland will be closed. Mon, 05 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.carlisle.army.mil/AHEC/newsarticle.cfm?id=164 USAHEC will be observing Holiday closure Dec 24th thru 26th and Dec 31st thru Jan 2nd. We will reopen for regular operations on Jan 3rd. Click "Read More" for full holiday hour schedule. Sun, 04 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.carlisle.army.mil/ahec/event/recruitment.cfm The US Army Heritage and Education Center in Carlisle, PA is pleased to announce their first "Recruiting Station" weekend for reenactment units and reenactors looking for new units to join. The event will be held Saturday, February 18th from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Wed, 30 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT The U.S. Army Heritage and Education Center (USAHEC) will be closed Thursday, November 24, 2011, in recognition of the Federal Thanksgiving holiday. The USAHEC will resume normal business hours on Friday, November 25, 2011 . Wed, 23 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.carlisle.army.mil/AHEC/newsarticle.cfm?id=158 A Civil War history double header awaits visitors to the United States Army Heritage and Education Center (USAHEC) on November 16, 2011. USAHEC, the U.S. Army's preeminent heritage center and research complex, is proud to present an afternoon and evening of Civil War history. The event includes the grand opening of the new Civil War photography exhibit, "Understanding War Through Imagery: The Civil War in American Memory," as well as the grand opening of the new Café' Cumberland at USAHEC, followed by a reception. Attendees can finish out their evening at USAHEC by attending the Perspectives in Military History Lecture Series presentation featuring Mr. Edwin Bearss, renowned Civil War historian. Wed, 02 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.carlisle.army.mil/AHEC/newsarticle.cfm?id=157 The USAHEC Open House will run 1:00PM until 4:00 PM on November 4th, 2011. No invitation required. Parking and admission are free. Refreshments will be served. Thu, 20 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.carlisle.army.mil/AHEC/newsarticle.cfm?id=155 The U.S. Army Heritage and Education Center (USAHEC) is proud to announce the Army Heritage Trail Interactive Web Pages section of the USAHEC website. The Army Heritage Trail is the outdoor component of the USAHEC facility and consists of a one mile path featuring a series of large macro-exhibits covering various eras in U.S. Army history. Thu, 22 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.carlisle.army.mil/ahec/event/jump.cfm In its ongoing mission to present the Army's story, the United States Army Heritage and Education Center (USAHEC), in association with the Army Heritage Center Foundation and the Ranger Group LLC., will host a tandem airborne jump on August 13, 2011. The event will feature World War II veteran Richard "Red" Falvey jumping tandem with Ranger Group jumper and veteran Mike Elliott onto the grounds of the Army Heritage Trail. The jump commemorates Falvey's 90th birthday and honors his jumps into Normandy on D-Day and his jump into Holland during Operation Market Garden. Sat, 13 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT All website issues as a result of last weeks storms have been resolved. Wed, 01 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.carlisle.army.mil/AHEC/newsarticle.cfm?id=126 Beginning Saturday, April 30, 2011, the Military History Institute (MHI) in Ridgway Hall will be open for research and touring on Saturdays from 9:00am-4:45pm. The new Visitor and Education Center building will open to the public for the first time on Saturday, May 14, 2011. Thu, 21 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT The U.S Army Heritage and Education Center will be closed Monday, February 21, 2011, due to the President's Day Federal Holiday. Mon, 21 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT From 1 PM to closing on Friday, December 10th, research support and other services in the USAMHI Reading Room will be restricted due to limited staffing. Patrons are advised to arrive before noon if they require research assistance or access to materials. Tue, 23 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT The U.S Army Heritage and Education Center will be closed Thursday, November 11, 2010, due to the Veterans Day Federal Holiday. Mon, 08 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT The U.S Army Heritage and Education Center will be closed Saturday-Monday, October 9-11, 2010, due to the Columbus Day Federal Holiday. Fri, 08 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.carlisle.army.mil/AHEC/newsarticle.cfm?id=109 CARLISLE, PA (September 1, 2010) - The Cumberland County Civil War 150 Steering Committee, led by the U.S. Army Heritage & Education Center (AHEC) and the Cumberland Valley Visitors Bureau (CVVB) will be kicking off their commemoration at this year's Harvest of the Arts festival with the Lincoln-Douglas Debate reenactment matinee on the Courthouse steps and live evening performance at the Carlisle Theatre. Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.carlisle.army.mil/AHEC/washingtonburg.cfm The US Army Heritage and Education Center (USAHEC) will be hosting its three day fall event "The Market at Washingtonburg" Friday, September 10th through Sunday, September 12th on the Army Heritage Trail. Thu, 26 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT On Friday, July 30 and Saturday, July 31, 2010, the 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment living history group, the same unit as the famed "Band of Brothers," will conduct a basic training camp on the U.S. Army Heritage and Education Center's Army Heritage Trail. Visitors will have an opportunity to observe paratroopers of the 506th as they demonstrate how they trained and prepared for overseas service during World War II. Hours for the display are 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Friday and 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Saturday. For more information, please contact us at 717-245-3972. Mon, 19 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.carlisle.army.mil/AHEC/mediagallery/photoGallery.cfm?id=59 In 2010 the US Army Heritage and Education Center (USAHEC) finished digitizing one of our most important collections. We are proud to present to the public digital images of the Carlisle Indian Industrial School. Images include student and faculty photos as well as images of academic, recreation and work at the school. Tue, 11 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.carlisle.army.mil/AHEC/newsarticle.cfm?id=92 You've seen it on television and in magazines. Now is your chance to see it up close and personal and maybe even take a picture with it. The U.S. Army's own Orange County Chopper will be at the U.S. Army Heritage and Education Center (USAHEC) on Monday, April 19, 2010 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm as part of a U.S. Army Recruiting Command (USAREC) sponsored Army Appreciation Day. Tue, 13 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.carlisle.army.mil/AHEC/newsarticle.cfm?id=90 Beginning April 3, 2010, the U.S. Army Heritage and Education Center will resume weekend hours of operation. Ridgway Hall will be open to the public from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Saturdays, and 12:00 noon to 4:00 pm Sundays. Weekend hours will continue through October 31, 2010. Ridgway Hall will be open for exhibit viewing and research, but all research pulls must be arranged during the week, as no research materials will be pulled on the weekends. Mon, 29 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.carlisle.army.mil/AHEC/AHM/constitution_center.cfm On February 4, the National Constitution Center unveiled an exhibit created in partnership with the U.S. Army Heritage and Education Center. The posters will be on exhibition in the Center's Posterity Hall. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.carlisle.army.mil/AHEC/newsarticle.cfm?id=88 Catalogers at the U.S. Army Heritage and Education Center' Military History Institute were recently accepted as members of the Library of Congress's international Name Authority Cooperative Program (NACO), a subset of the Program for Cooperative Cataloging. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.carlisle.army.mil/ahec/pappas.cfm Colonel George S. Pappas, the founder of the U.S. Army Military History Research Collection, now known as the U.S. Army Heritage and Education Center, passed away on January 5 at his home in Belvedere, California. He had just celebrated his 90th birthday, December 26. Tue, 19 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.carlisle.army.mil/AHEC/mollus.cfm While the photographic process and the principles of modern photography were invented in the early 1820's, it wasn't until just before the American Civil War that photography became available and affordable to the populace. By the 1850's, photography had found a creative niche in the quickly-industrializing United States. It took the images of Civil War photographers like Matthew Brady, Alexander Gardener and Samuel Cooley to put a real face on the price of war. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT The Army Heritage and Education Center will be closed weekends from November 7th, 2009 through March 28th, 2010. We will reopen weekend hours beginning April 3, 2010. Our facility is open Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:45 PM. Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.carlisle.army.mil/AHEC/newsarticle.cfm?id=64 Due to the ongoing construction at USAHEC, the entrance to the Army Heritage Trail has moved to the back of Ridgway Hall from the USAHEC Parking lot. Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT All tickets for the Buzz Aldrin lecture have now been issued. The lecture will be webcast on the AHEC homepage at www.usahec.org. Tue, 22 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.carlisle.army.mil/AHEC/newsarticle.cfm?id=51 Lewis Ney Celebrated his 100th Birthday with the AHEC. Joined by his two daughters, Lewis Ney celebrated his 100th centennial July 10th 2009, at a party held in his honor at the U.S. Army Heritage and Education Center (AHEC). Fri, 10 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.carlisle.army.mil/AHEC/newsarticle.cfm?id=47 AHEC's Audio Visual Curator, John Kurash was recently awarded a prestigious Bronze Telly Award for excellence in Film and Video Production. He was awarded the Bronze Telly for his work on "Lubitish's Lens"; a documentary film that defines the Battle of the Western Front through the lens of Sergeant Aron Cy Lubitsh, U.S. Army Combat Cameraman. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.carlisle.army.mil/AHEC/newsarticle.cfm?id=45 Ladies and Gentlemen, The U.S. Army Heritage and Education Center is pleased to announce the launch of our new Youtube channel, which joins our existing Facebook page as a new method of providing information on AHEC activities. Savvy net surfers may also follow AHEC on Twitter. These social networking sites allow AHEC to better update the public on upcoming events and other pertinent information. They will also allow AHEC to showcase audio, video, and pictures taken from AHEC archives and events. Fri, 12 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.carlisle.army.mil/AHEC/newsarticle.cfm?id=42 The Army Heritage and Education Center will host a series of programs that emulate the conditions of current operations, while creating a space where the viewer is absorbed in an atmosphere that represents significant times in our Army history. Mon, 20 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.carlisle.army.mil/AHEC/newsarticle.cfm?id=41 During a reunion for the veterans of the 44th Bomber Group, the Army Heritage and Education Center will be presented with a donation of a Medal of Honor by Leon Abbott, the grandson of General Leon William Johnson. Tue, 14 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT