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Regimental color of the 3d Infantry carried at the Battle of Gettysburg, July 1863.

"Gentlemen! Take off your hats to The old Guard of the Army!"
--MAJOR GENERAL WINFIELD SCOTT, MEXICO CITY SEPTEMBER 1847

The 3d US Infantry (The Old Guard) is the Army's oldest active infantry regiment, created as "The First American Regiment" in June of 1784 to police and protect the western boundaries of a young United States. Older than the Constitution, the regiment has participated in most of the major conflicts in American history. Because of its record of service, the regiment represents the nation and the United States Army to the world as the premier ceremonial unit in the nation's capital.

The Old Guard Museum depicts the history of the regiment's service to the nation in war and peace, and its modern roles as protector of the capital and ceremonial representative of the nation.

The Old Guard Museum is on historic Fort Myer, Virginia, adjacent Arlington National Cemetery. It is within sight of the parade field where the first Army aviation flights occurred in 1908, and is two blocks from the stables for the Army's last horses.
The museum tells the story of the regiment in several galleries.

The Old Guard Museum also exhibits material relating to the history of Fort Myer and the defense of the nation's capital since 1789, changing exhibits of military art, and special programs.

"Mr. President! These are the men who saved your army!"
"Yes, I have heard of them...."
--GENERAL IRVIN McDOWELL AND PRESIDENT LINCOLN, JULY 1861, AFTER THE BATTLE OF BULL RUN

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--Rare US. surcharged Charleville musket as used by the First American Regiment in the 1790's.
--An 1821 3d Infantry officer's bell crowned cap, the only one known.
--Dress coat of Private Braaten, Company F, 3d Infantry, 1898.
--3d Infantry coat-of-arms insignia made in Vietnam. Two battalions of The Old Guard served there.
--Dress uniform collar ornament for an enlisted man of Company E, 3d Infantry, 1904.
--A drum used by The Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps from 1961 to 1989.
--US. Army infantry corporal in dress uniform, 1815. Illustration by Darby Erd.
--Map

The Old Guard Museum
Commander
3d U.S. Infantry (The Old Guard)
ATTN: ANOG-OGM
204 Lee Avenue
Fort Myer, Virginia 22211-1199

From 395, take Exit 8 to Washington Blvd., and follow the signs to Fort Myer.

From 1-66, take Exit 26 to Highway 110, then the first right on Marshall Drive, to Wright Gate, Fort Myer.

By Metro, take the Blue or Orange lines to Rosslyn Station, then take Metrobus 4A to Henry Gate.
Or, take the 24M or 24P bus from the Pentagon to Fort Myer.

At the gates, Military Police will direct you to the Museum.

Admission: Free
Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Monday through Saturday
1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Sunday
Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Days.

(703) 696-6670
DSN: 426-6670
FAX: 703-696-4256

Visit the Old Guard Home Page at
http://www.mdw.army.mil/oldguard/oldguard.htm