The General George Patton Museum Evolves
On September 7, 2010 the General George Patton Museum will begin to evolve as Calvary and Armor exhibits are prepared and shipped south to Fort Benning. The Calvary and Armor move will begin on September 7, 2010 and is scheduled for completion by September 30, 2011. The entire General Patton Collection, including the iconic ivory handle pistols, will remain at Fort Knox and become the core for the evolving General George Patton Museum. During the transition, the Museum will remain open but operate at a reduced capacity. Bon voyage to Calvary and Armor and all good wishes as it transitions to the National Museum of Cavalry and Armor at Fort Benning.
Operating hours beginning on October 12, 2010 will be 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM Monday through Friday; closed weekends and federal holidays.
An interim exhibition, “Highlights of the
General George Patton Museum,” will be on display starting September 7, 2010.
This exhibition will give a taste of the exhibits showcased at
the Museum when the transformation is completed. Exhibits will include:
Fort Knox Today: Strength Starts Here
Provides an overview of the new units and commands residing at Fort Knox as a result of the 2005 Base Realignment and Closure decision. Units and commands include: 3-1, Cadet Command, USAREC, Accessions/Human Resources, 19th Engineer Battalion, USAR/84th, and 100th Division.
Being and Doing: Army Leadership through TimePatton in His Own Words
- Looks at selected U.S. Army leaders in terms of their character, presence, and intelligence. It also describes what effective U.S Army leaders do in terms of leading, developing, and achieving. Some of the highlighted leaders include General George C. Marshall, General Creighton Abrams, General Colin Powell, Lieutenant Hattie Brantley, and Sergeant Leigh Ann Hester.
- Other exhibits examine Army battlefield leadership during the Battles of Pusan in 1950, the Ia Drang Valley in 1965, the 1991 Persian Gulf War, and Afghanistan in 2001 and 2002.
Offers a glimpse into General George S. Patton’s legacy and accomplishments. It showcases personal effects and memorabilia from General Patton including his office van, ivory handled Colt 45, etc.
Fort Knox Through Time
Covers selected periods/topics of Fort Knox history including the Lincoln family, the gold vault, etc.
Floor Plan during Transition (Click for larger view.)Here is a graphic that depicts the museum and exhibits during the transition.
King Cobra Heads to The General George Patton Museum
The 42 ton, World War II-era M4 Sherman "Jumbo" tank, which was identified by U.S. Army officials as the first tank to break through German defenses and reach surrounded American troops during the Battle of the Bulge, was lifted from its Vilseck home June 9 for transport to the Patton Museum at Fort Knox, Ky.
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