Welcome to the
George C. Marshall Museum

"The George C. Marshall Museum is dedicated to educating the general public, students, and scholars on the changing role of the United States during the 20th Century in military and diplomatic affairs as seen through the life and example of General of the Army George C. Marshall. The Museum fulfills its mission by collecting, interpreting, exhibiting, educating, and researching the ideals, values, and material objects associated with General Marshall and his contemporaries."

Since its opening in 1964, the George C. Marshall Museum has welcomed thousands of visitors and provided a unique entertaining and educational experience. It is our hope, that every visitor, no matter how old, leaves the Marshall Museum with a deeper understanding of one of America's foremost soldier/statesmen and the times in which he lived. We hope you enjoy the following virtual tour of the Museum.

One of the highlights of any tour of the Musuem is a "ride" in the Museum's 1942 Ford Jeep.

1942 Army JeepHail to the Jeep!
This workhorse of World War II continues to serve thousands of old and young "soldiers" everyday.

Some of the many young museum visitors enjoying their time in the Jeep.

The Ford Jeep is a wonderful tool for teaching children about history.

The George C. Marshall Foundation reaches out to inner-city youths through the College Orientation Workshop.

Throughout his lifetime, General Marshall won many awards and received several honorary degrees. On exhibit in the Museum's main gallery is without a doubt the most distinguished award he received, the Nobel Prize for Peace. General Marshall was awarded this honor in 1953 for his work in the European Recovery Program, or "Marshall Plan." 


As a member of the Virginia Military Institute's class of 1901 and First Captain of the Corps of Cadets, the highest ranking position in the Corps, Marshall would have worn a uniform similar to the one seen on display in the Museum's East Gallery.

Following graduation from the Virginia Military Institute and commissioning in the U.S. Army, Marshall began his long military career with service in the Philippines. The Museum's East Gallery narrates Marshall military carrer prior to his being named as Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army on September 1, 1939, the same day Germany invaded Poland. For the next four years, General Marshall would find himself building an army of 165,000 troops to an army numbering more than 8 million.

Colonel Marshall at Ft. Benning, Georgia in about 1930

Visitors to the Museum's West Gallery are treated to a 27 minute narrated electric map that highlights World War II.

 Also on exhibit is the winter uniform bearing the wreath of five stars that Marshall wore in the later years of the war.

The Marshall Plan Room narrates the European Recovery Program. As Secretary of State, George C. Marshall was so instrumental in putting this program forward that it is commonly referred to as "The Marshall Plan."

The Museum's Pogue Auditorium is frequently used for lectures and conferences on topics related to Marshall or 20th century military and diplomatic history. In addition, a 50 minute movie entitled, The General is shown daily.

In commenoration of the 50th Anniversary of The Marshall Plan, the Museum will be opening several new exhibits and updating old ones throughout 1997-1998.

We hope you have enjoyed your virtual tour of the George C. Marshall Museum and invite you to visit in the future.

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