The US Army Heritage and Education Center is a one-of-a-kind facility, committed to preserving the past and informing the future. Home to over 3.6 million documents, books, photographs, maps, and more, the USAHEC has one of the largest military history collections in existence. While we at the USAHEC are thrilled to be able to offer public access to this incredible body of knowledge, we are also a “closed stack” archive, meaning all items must be pulled by staff. We look forward to your visit!
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Appointments are strongly encouraged. Without an appointment ahead of time, we cannot confirm that we have materials on your subject and our ability to support you may be limited. We do recommend that at least a week prior:
- 1. Make a reservation
2. Provide a pull list to AskRidgway@usawc.libanswers.com to ensure that materials are available. Please ensure that your pull list is easy to understand for our staff performing the pulls. If not, this could cause a delay in materials being provided at your appointment.
3. Please also wait for confirmation of your appointment before arriving at the facility.
Research Assistance is available: If you need assistance putting together a pull list prior to your visit or would like to discuss your topic in more depth with a Librarian or Archivist, fill out the form here: https://usawc.libanswers.com/ahec. For more information on requesting research support for your pull - see this FAQ.
Walk-in visitors are welcome but materials may not be available for you.
PLEASE NOTE: Upon entry to the USAHEC facility, all persons and possessions are subject to search, no weapons are allowed, and no backpacks, handbags, or purses larger than 12" x 12".