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National Medal of Honor Museum The National Medal of Honor Museum, Monument, and Institute is On a Mission to Inspire America. Named #1 Best New Museum in America by USA Today

The National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation is a nonprofit educational organization that preserves the extraordinary stories of individuals who reached the highest levels of recognition, “above and beyond the call of duty,” in service to the nation. The Museum will inspire current and future generations about the ideals of courage and sacrifice, commitment and integrity, citizenship and patriotism; to help them understand the meaning and price of freedom; and to encourage them to embrace their responsibilities as citizens in a democracy.

From the seas to the skies, generations of Americans have served in the United States Navy for 251 years, answering the ...
10/13/2026

From the seas to the skies, generations of Americans have served in the United States Navy for 251 years, answering the call with honor, courage, and commitment.

Among them are 750 Navy servicemembers who have received the Medal of Honor, each with a story of courage and sacrifice that continues to shape the Navy’s legacy.

At the National Medal of Honor Museum, we’re honored to preserve and share their stories so their legacy continues to inspire America.

Happy 251st Birthday to the U.S. Navy. Hooyah!

A field trip to the National Medal of Honor Museum made possible by the Texas Lottery® gives students the opportunity to...
10/11/2026

A field trip to the National Medal of Honor Museum made possible by the Texas Lottery® gives students the opportunity to step into stories of courage, sacrifice, commitment and integrity.

Students can explore the stories of Medal of Honor Recipients, connect with the people behind those stories and consider how these values can shape their own lives. The youth field trip program brings history to life and gives students an experience that goes beyond the classroom.

10/08/2026

On this day in 1918, during the Meuse-Argonne Offensive, Alvin York made a series of decisions that would lead to the Medal of Honor. But his story did not begin or end on the battlefield.

From his path to service to his life after the war, and the 1941 film Sergeant York, there is more to his story than one day in France.

Honor Guide Tom takes us through the life of one of America’s most well-known Medal of Honor Recipients.

See personal items from Alvin York’s life and learn more about his story at the National Medal of Honor Museum.

Her clothing made headlines.Her service made history.This month, meet Dr. Mary Edwards Walker, a trained physician who f...
10/05/2026

Her clothing made headlines.
Her service made history.

This month, meet Dr. Mary Edwards Walker, a trained physician who fought for the opportunity to serve as a Civil War surgeon, traveled beyond Federal lines to care for civilians, endured four months as a prisoner of war—and remains the only woman ever awarded the Medal of Honor.

But the Medal is only part of her remarkable story. Walker practiced medicine at a time when few women could, repeatedly sought a military commission the Army would not grant her, and returned to service even after her imprisonment. After the war, she continued advocating for greater equality for women in education, employment, and the vote—and yes, even what they wore while doing it.

Read Dr. Mary Edwards Walker’s story➡️ https://bit.ly/3VqRdN5

Today, we wish Major Nicholas Dockery a happy birthday!Major Dockery received the Medal of Honor for his actions on Octo...
10/03/2026

Today, we wish Major Nicholas Dockery a happy birthday!

Major Dockery received the Medal of Honor for his actions on October 2, 2012, in Afghanistan’s Kapisa Province. As then-second lieutenant and platoon leader, he repeatedly crossed open ground under heavy enemy fire to reach and assist his fellow soldiers. After an enemy rocket-propelled gr***de exploded nearby, wounding and incapacitating two soldiers, Dockery, though dazed and wounded himself, rushed to their aid. He engaged enemy fighters approaching the wounded soldiers, provided first aid and used his own body to shield one of them from further injury. He continued exposing himself to enemy fire to help evacuate the wounded and was the last person to leave the battlefield.

Read the full story➡️ https://bit.ly/4hpp6q7

He knows a thing or two about stepping up to the plate.We were honored to see Medal of Honor Recipient Sal Giunta recogn...
10/03/2026

He knows a thing or two about stepping up to the plate.

We were honored to see Medal of Honor Recipient Sal Giunta recognized on the field Sunday during The Savannah Bananas vs. Texas Tailgaters game at Globe Life Field.

It was a special moment to see Sal’s service celebrated in front of a packed crowd and to recognize the example he continues to set.

Gary Sinise and Medal of Honor Recipient David Bellavia are coming together for an evening of stories and conversation a...
10/02/2026

Gary Sinise and Medal of Honor Recipient David Bellavia are coming together for an evening of stories and conversation about courage, friendship and the enduring legacy of Mac Sinise, presented in partnership with Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma as part of the Museum’s Fall Programming Series.

Gary will share the story behind Graceful Warrior, his tribute to his son, Mac, as the two discuss the everyday choices that shape courage, connection and a life of service.

📆 October 29
🕖 7:00 PM
📍 National Medal of Honor Museum

Every ticket includes an advance copy of Graceful Warrior. Seating is limited. Reserve your seat➡️ https://bit.ly/4rNRmq4

What if your students could see themselves in the history they’re learning?At the National Medal of Honor Museum, studen...
09/30/2026

What if your students could see themselves in the history they’re learning?

At the National Medal of Honor Museum, students can explore more than 150 years of American history, from the Civil War to today. They’ll encounter the stories of Americans who lived through pivotal moments, see personal belongings that bring those stories to life and experience history in a way that feels closer to home.

Along the way, they’ll explore courage, sacrifice, commitment and integrity and consider what those values mean in their own lives.

Give your students an experience that goes beyond the classroom and lessons they can carry with them long after they leave the Museum.

Plan your field trip today➡️ https://bit.ly/4qxrAVX

The votes are in!The National Medal of Honor Museum has been voted Best Museum in DFW as part of The Dallas Morning News...
09/27/2026

The votes are in!

The National Medal of Honor Museum has been voted Best Museum in DFW as part of The Dallas Morning News' Best in DFW: People's Choice awards — and we couldn't be more grateful. Thank you to everyone who took the time to vote.

This recognition means more coming from the people who've walked our halls, brought their families, and helped us honor the stories of those who served. Thank you for showing up for the Museum, and for the Medal of Honor Recipients whose legacies we're privileged to share.

This community makes the Museum what it is. Thank you.

Today, on Gold Star Mother's and Family's Day, we honor the mothers, fathers, and families who carry forward the stories...
09/27/2026

Today, on Gold Star Mother's and Family's Day, we honor the mothers, fathers, and families who carry forward the stories and memories of their loved ones.

For nearly six decades, the family of Capt. Riley L. Pitts kept his memory alive through photographs and stories. Then, while watching a documentary about Muhammad Ali, his widow, Eula Mae, caught a brief glimpse of Riley being interviewed in Vietnam.

That sparked a search that eventually led to the discovery of more than 40 minutes of largely unaired footage from the ABC News archives. Filmed just weeks before Pitts’s death, it allowed his children—only 3 and 5 when he died—to hear their father’s voice as adults and see a side of him they had known only through family memories.

Pitts, the first Black commissioned officer to receive the Medal of Honor, was killed in action in Vietnam in 1967. Last year, ABC News shared his family’s emotional experience viewing the newly uncovered footage.

Watch the full ABC News feature➡️ https://bit.ly/3Va8JFa

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