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6th Cavalry Museum – Preserving the Legacy of the Fighting Sixth at Fort Oglethorpe

6th Cavalry Museum – Preserving the Legacy of the Fighting Sixth at Fort Oglethorpe 6th Cavalry Museum – Preserving the Legacy of the Fighting Sixth at Fort Oglethorpe Northwest Georgia Fort Oglethorpe

The 6th Cavalry Museum preserves the military history of the Fighting Sixth Cavalry, stationed at The Post at Fort Oglethorpe 1919 - 1942. The story of the 6th Cavalry is illustrious, beginning in 1861 as a U.S. Cavalry Regiment to present day. Located on the Post’s original parade ground/polo field, the area is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, surrounded by officer’s homes and other Post buildings. This is a military museum of uniforms, weapons, accouterments, maps, photos, authentic M-47 Patton Tank, WWII Jeep, WWII Troop Transport Truck and memorabilia of 6th Cavalry, 1861 - present day, but in particular 1919 - 1942 when the 6th Cavalry was stationed at The Army Post in Fort Oglethorpe, Ga. Visit our website at www.6thcavalrymuseum.org and become our fan at www.facebook.com/sixthcavalrymuseum.


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