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The National Mounted Warfare Foundation has built a world-class museum in the heart of Texas next to Fort Cavazos. This museum honors our mounted soldiers and shares the untold stories of their service to our nation. The National Mounted Warrior Museum (NMWM) features various immersive exhibits, multimedia experiences, and educational programs for visitors of all ages and brings history to life. Visitors will discover how mounted warfare has evolved through hearing personal stories from soldiers, learning about Fort Cavazos' history, gaining insight through simulations, uncovering the military's role in peacekeeping and disaster-relief missions, and much more. The NMWM will be a living testament to the mounted soldiers' team efforts to defend our country's freedom throughout our nation's history.
We are thrilled to have opened the Museum to the public on September 19th, 2024. The U.S. Army has generously allowed us to build the museum on 17 acres near Fort Cavazos' main gate, allowing easy access for visitors and military members.
The museum will feature extensive exhibits allowing visitors to understand Fort Cavazos' evolution from a temporary camp to a thriving military post with a critical national defense role. We are thrilled to provide a sneak peek of the following exhibit components:
The NMWM will share the stories of the major units associated with Fort Cavazos - for example, III Corps, 1st Cavalry Division, 3rd Cavalry Regiment, the 13th Armored Corps Sustainment Command, the 2nd Armored Division, and the 761st Tank Battalion.
Throughout history, several conflicts have influenced the development and direction of the United States. The NMWM will feature these conflicts that served as the apex of decisive moments in history: World War II, The Korean War, The Vietnam War, The Cold War, Operation Desert Storm, and The Global War on Terror
Diversity is the strength of our nation's military, and Fort Cavazos played a critical role in our military's gender and racial integration. Fort Cavazos' local communities' demographic makeup demonstrates the post's impact on diversity in the region, Texas, and across the United States.
The NMWM will include numerous stories from our servicemen and women to convey their lived experiences. These stories will help visitors understand the rich history of the role of soldiers from Fort Hood and their contributions to the Nation's defense. Fort Cavazos has been home to the premiere units in the U.S. Army since its inception.
The stories of the evolution, growth, and shared histories of Fort Cavazos and the surrounding Central Texas communities will demonstrate the region's present environment of mutual development and goodwill.
The NMWM will be interactive and technologically advanced, designed to entertain and educate our visitors with exhibits that capture the imagination and attention. The Museum will also feature age-appropriate visitor experiences to engage young visitors and educate them on the importance of our soldiers' contributions to history.
The NMWM will provide a safe and exciting learning environment for students from the numerous schools in the region. The Museum's storyline will reflect the curriculum requirements at the state and local levels to ensure students gain an educational benefit from their museum experience.
The Museum will serve as a physical and digital resource for colleges, universities, and military scholars across the United States and worldwide.
Central Texas lacks a destination activity to draw people to the region; the NMWM will fill that void. Estimates suggest 377,000 people will visit the Museum in the first year, with 74% of the visitors projected to come from outside the Killeen-Temple MSA. These visitors will have an annual economic impact of up to $45M on the local community.
The NMWF has an ongoing campaign to fund the $38.4M museum master plan. We would be honored to count you among our supporters. Please click HERE to learn more about how you can support our efforts.
