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.
- Gettysburg Day 3: 108th New York Infantry “The Rochester Regiment”“It was the hardest fire the 108th ever experienced- perfectly awful – murderous…. This destructive and murderous fire continued to pour in upon… Read more: Gettysburg Day 3: 108th New York Infantry “The Rochester Regiment”
- Gettysburg Day 2. The 140th New York Infantry Regiment and the Defense of Little Round Top“A great basin lay before us full of smoke and fire, and literally swarming with riderless horses and fighting, fleeing, and pursuing men.”… Read more: Gettysburg Day 2. The 140th New York Infantry Regiment and the Defense of Little Round Top
- Gettysburg Day 1: 8th New York Cavalry8th New York Cavalry Opens the Battle The 8th NY Cavalry, the “Rochester Regiment” was commanded by Lieutenant Colonel William L. Markell. At… Read more: Gettysburg Day 1: 8th New York Cavalry
- Technology on DisplayOne of the themes you can see at the society is how technology impacts warfare. Our display of the Army’s main battle rifles… Read more: Technology on Display
- 2026-05-08 Museum on Fox News
Rochester Military History Society: Preserving Local Legacies for America’s 250th Anniversary As America prepares to commemorate the 250th anniversary of its Declaration of… Read more: 2026-05-08 Museum on Fox News - Civil War Zouaves
Zouaves were infantry units that were modeled after French Army troops from Algeria. They were popular in the United States due to their… Read more: Civil War Zouaves
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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