WOL: WOLMM
A New Fort Campbell Historical Complex
Funds generated by the current WOL Campaign are earmarked for construction of the museum and historical complex.
Approximately 80,000 square feet facility including a 200-seat IMAX-style theater, catering area, book store/gift shop, and artifact storage area is planned for Fort Campbell. It will command a magnificent presence on rolling hills overlooking the recently developed Patriots' Park on the outer edge of Fort Campbell. This 33-acre campus will allow visitors direct access to the complex from U.S. Hwy. 41-A with no post visitor pass required. It will be a reasonable 10 min. from I-24 off exit 86 for easy access.
The museum will continue to preserve significant, historic military artifacts for future generations. Visitors to the museum complex will gain a better understanding of military tactics and historic military events.
Inside the Museum
- Main area will exhibit artifacts ranging from the WWII D-Day invasion of Normandy, to Korea, Vietnam, to Bosnia, Kosovo, to the Gulf War and Operation Enduring Freedom/Iraqi Freedom
- Impressive array of vintage aircraft and legendary flying machines
- Armor/Infantry/Artillery displays and equipment
- Airborne and Air Assault exhibits
- Personal memorabilia of Generals William C. Lee, Maxwell D. Taylor, Anthony C. McAuliffe, William C. Westmoreland and other notable commanders
- Captured enemy equipment
- Priceless relics presented by allied countries
|
Outside the Museum
- 33 acres of beatifully landscaped campus
- Inspiring Memorial Park that includes the "Pathway of Legends"
- Commemorative monuments to combat, combat support and combat service support units
|
Update (19 Jul 07): President and CEO J.H. Binford Peay, III, USA (Ret.) announced we have begun to move forward and we are excited as Ralph Appelbaum Associates of New York completed the Exhibit Schematic Design and received design approval 1 Nov 06 from the Center of Military History. The work will continue with the Design Development and construction documents of the Exhibits to be completed Jan 08.
Tuck-Hinton Architectural Team of Nashville is following the same timeline as the Exhibit Design Team and have completed the Design Development of the museum and received approval 27 Nov 06 from the Center of Military History. Their work continues with the Construction Documents and is set to be complete Jan 08. The Contractors, American Constructors of Nashville completed the Design Development pricing proposal and was accepted 22 Mar 07.
Who is doing the work for us?
