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.

• The Society in the News
  Recently our Director gave a interview/tour to Channel 8 reporter Adam Chodak. See the link below, it takes you to the short news… Read more: The Society in the News
• Woman’s Army Shoes
  We are located in the historic Anderson Arts Building. What makes it so historic? During the second World War the E.P. Reed shoe… Read more: Woman’s Army Shoes
• Apocalypse Now
  “My orders say I’m not supposed to know where I’m taking this boat, so I don’t!” “We’re going up river about 75 klicks… Read more: Apocalypse Now
• Berlin Airlift
  1948 – Responding to increasing Soviet pressure on western Berlin, U.S. and British planes airlift a record amount of supplies into sections of the city… Read more: Berlin Airlift
• Badge of Military Merit
  “The road to glory in a patriot army and a free country is thus open to all.” George Washington Today in 1782, General… Read more: Badge of Military Merit
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  A Glimpse into the Union Ranks: The Enduring Image of Gul. Barry
  Faces of Conflict: The American Civil War The mid-19th century witnessed a profound and transformative period in American history: the Civil War. Amidst… Read more: A Glimpse into the Union Ranks: The Enduring Image of Gul. Barry

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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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