Visit to Fort Drum Museum

VISIT TO FORT DRUM MUSEUM

August 16, 2023 – 2-hour tour

The museum covers the history of 10th Mountain Division and Fort Drum. It starts with the native peoples and covers the arrival of the U.S. Army into the North Country of New York.

Next, it covers the development of the installation thru present era. The other major theme is the history of the famed 10th Mountain Division from its inception and the formation with the efforts of the National Ski Patrol in the mountains of Colorado and wartime baptism in the mountains of Italy.

The exhibit ends with the modern history of the Division, where it became the most deployed division in the Army, including numerous wartime tours in Iraq and Afghanistan. Director of the museum will be our host for this visit.

Time: 11:30 am - Meet for lunch at  Cracker Barrel - 1289 Coffeen St., Watertown

We will depart after lunch around 1:15 pm & proceed to:
Ft. Drum Museum
2509 Col Reade Rd, Fort Drum, NY 13603

• Carpooling is suggested. 
• Please sign up, names of you and your guest are needed. 
• Space is limited to 35 spots

https://history.army.mil/museums/fieldMuseums/fortDrum/index.html click above for more interesting information on Fort Drum in Watertown, New York.

Questions: Scott Launt scott.launt@gmail.com
Phone: 315/427-7118