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National Medal of Honor Heritage Center

CELEBRATING SERVICE. CULTIVATING CITIZENSHIP.

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For an inspiring perspective on history, plan a visit to the new National Medal of Honor Heritage Center.  Spending just an hour or two here could positively impact your family for a lifetime with the values demonstrated by Medal of Honor recipients - patriotism, citizenship, courage, integrity, sacrifice, and commitment.   Chattanooga is where our nation’s highest military award for valor was first presented for actions during the Civil War.  The National Medal of Honor Heritage Center is an ideal place to start your tour of important historical sites in the area, and it’s also a worthwhile add-on when you’re visiting the Tennessee Aquarium next door on the Chattanooga downtown riverfront.

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National Medal of Honor Heritage Center Entrance.
National Medal of Honor Heritage Center Entrance.
National Medal of Honor Heritage Center exhibit depicting the powerful story of Buffalo Soldier and Medal of Honor recipient George Jordan.
National Medal of Honor Heritage Center exhibit depicting the powerful story of Buffalo Soldier and Medal of Honor recipient George Jordan.
The Center is a popular destination for school field trips of all age groups.
The Center is a popular destination for school field trips of all age groups.
Discover the heroic story of Medal of Honor Recipient and conscientious objector Desmond Doss.
Discover the heroic story of Medal of Honor Recipient and conscientious objectorDesmond Doss.
Medal of Honor Recipients attend the grand opening of the  Coolidge National Medal of Honor Heritage Center in February of 2020.
Medal of Honor Recipients attend the grand opening of the Coolidge National Medal of Honor Heritage Center in February of 2020.
The Center has Living Historians on hand for special events and field trips.
The Center often has military re-enactors on hand for special events and field trips.
Field trip participants are afforded hands-on learning opportunities.
Field trip participants get the opportunity to get hands-on with a variety of military artifacts.
An interactive screen in the "Above & Beyond" gallery allows visitors to pinpoint every Medal of Honor-awarded action anywhere on Earth.
An interactive screen in the "Above and Beyond" gallery allows visitors to pinpoint every Medal of Honor-awarded action anywhere on Earth.
The Center's Teacher Fellowship Program supports educators in their efforts to enrich the content covered in their classrooms.
The Center's Teacher Fellowship Program supports educators in their efforts to enrich the content covered in their classrooms.
Knowledgable docents help enrich visitors' experiences, while providing insights into the history, stories and values of the Medal of Honor.
Knowledgable docents help enrich visitors' experiences, while providing insights into the history, stories and values of the Medal of Honor.
Local Living Historians and actors help bring history to life along our gallery timeline.
An actor in Civil War garb reads a book to a group of children during a special event at the Center.
National Medal of Honor Heritage Center
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Monday - Saturday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Sunday: 10 AM - 3:30 PM
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