THE MISSION
We are a Federal 501(c)3 organization chartered by the New York State Board of Regents. Our mission is to collect, preserve, and exhibit the military heritage of the Greater Rochester area, honoring those who served from the War of 1812 to the present day.
Welcome to the rich military-history belonging to the city of Rochester and the surrounding areas.
From the War of 1812 through current times, explore our Military Heritage. Our goal is to promote a knowledge of the rich military-history belonging to the city of Rochester and the surrounding areas. Our collection and library includes artifacts and material from all eras of the military history of the United States and is open to the general public free of charge.
- First Combat Rescue by Helicopter 24-25 April 1944
The first recorded use of a helicopter for combat search and rescue by the US Military took place in the China-Burma Theater during… Read more: First Combat Rescue by Helicopter 24-25 April 1944 - Cushing’s Torpedo Boat: A Daring Raid on the Albemarle
The Miniature and the Monumental The American Civil War witnessed a constant evolution of naval tactics and technology. Among the most audacious acts… Read more: Cushing’s Torpedo Boat: A Daring Raid on the Albemarle - Echoes of the Fleet: A Journey Through Naval History in Miniature
The study of naval history is greatly enhanced by the meticulous craftsmanship found in scale model ships. These detailed replicas serve not merely… Read more: Echoes of the Fleet: A Journey Through Naval History in Miniature - Mugs of Service: Personal Reflections in Ceramic
Personalized Vessels of Military Life Ceramic mugs, often viewed as mundane household items, can serve as profound artifacts when examined through the lens… Read more: Mugs of Service: Personal Reflections in Ceramic - From Land to Air and Sea: A Century of Military Transformation
The period between the American Civil War and the end of the Second World War marks one of the most rapid and profound… Read more: From Land to Air and Sea: A Century of Military Transformation - Thunder on the Battlefield: Technology and Tactics of Civil War Artillery
The American Civil War was a conflict defined by rapid technological advancement, and nowhere was this more evident than in the development and… Read more: Thunder on the Battlefield: Technology and Tactics of Civil War Artillery
Plan a Visit
Located in the Anderson Arts building at 250 N Goodman on the Second Floor. Finding us can be a bit of a mission itself! Look for the second yellow door!
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It keeps us operational, and helps us acquire new materials for exhibits!