National Purple Heart Hall of Honor — Attraction in Town of New Windsor

The museum is lovely and informative, filled with memorabilia ranging from the revolutionary war all the way up to our most recent military engagements. Built on the historical site of a revolutionary cantonment, the premises also displays several buildings from the early days of the U.S.. Informational plaques dot the landscape providing snapshots of history while friendly and knowledgable staff perform re-enactments of different common tasks of the times.

The main building houses a gift shop, museum, and the Purple Heart archive, as well as a miniature theatre constantly showing a short video about the history, importance, and meaning of the Purple Heart, a prestigious medal awarded to service men and women injured or worse in the military. Well worth the time of the avid history buff or any individual interested in some of the finer workings of the United States and its...

I can't believe I've lived here for so long and never visited the purple heart museum until recently. The place was better than what we expected. The staff went above and beyond to assist us, including helping my fiancé, who needed a wheelchair. As for the museum itself, it was very informative, with many interactive touch screens explaining much of the memorabilia and some of the purple heart recipients telling their stories. The building isn’t too big but contains a fair amount of entertaining information, old equipment, and even an actual purple heart you can see up close. There is also an encampment site from the Revolutionary War on the grounds. Depending on when you go, you can catch the reenactors who were the best part of the experience with their detailed information and even shooting an old musket. If you haven’t been yet, I can’t recommend it enough. Go, visit it...

The National Purple Heart Hall of Honor is extraordinary historical site that commemorates the journey of those soldiers who have received the Purple Heart. The museum guides visitors through military history using artifacts, images, video presentations, and interactive displays. Perhaps, what is the most touching part of the displays is soldiers letters chronicling their experience in battle. The museum should be toured in tandem with the New Windsor Cantonment, which the museum shares space with. It is easy to spend a few hours here. The museum does make it possible to research family members who have received a Purple Heart. The staff was friendly and helpful. The museum is free to all and quite an experience. Check the website or call for hours and days when...