Coolidge National Medal of Honor Heritage Center

Coolidge National Medal of Honor Heritage Center Chattanooga is the birthplace of the Medal of Honor. Plan your visit, and learn more at www.mohhc.org. Link below:

mohhc.org/events/scobeesmoh

Explore 15+ Medals of Honor, including artifacts from Desmond Doss and more American heroes at the National Medal of Honor Heritage Center. Watch the Presentation of the Dick Scobee Space Medal of Honor live on March 8, 2022 beginning at 9:45 am (EST).

09/18/2026

We earned an award this week, and it’s a really big deal!

Thanks to the Chattanooga Community for nominating and voting for us and to the Chattanooga Times Free Press for bestowing us with the honor of being the best of the best museum, First Place!

🙌 YES! Learning should be both reflective and fun, and we work to ensure our field trips are full of in an effort to k...
09/18/2026

🙌 YES!

Learning should be both reflective and fun, and we work to ensure our field trips are full of in an effort to keep students engaged.

As part of our Above & Beyond Field Trip, students explore the of Medal of Honor and Space Medal of Honor Recipients through a variety of activities. Teachers, we're happy to discuss programing and dates if you're interested!

The bells are ringing at the Heritage Center!Right now, members of the Chickamauga Chapter of the Daughters of the Ameri...
09/17/2026

The bells are ringing at the Heritage Center!

Right now, members of the Chickamauga Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution are gathered in our lobby for their annual Constitution Week Bell Ringing.

The tradition commemorates the signing of the U.S. Constitution on September 17, 1787, and serves as a reminder of the responsibilities of citizenship that have carried across generations.

We’re proud to welcome the Chickamauga Chapter to the Heritage Center as we celebrate Constitution Day and the enduring principles of American citizenship. 🇺🇸

🎉 Presenting at the 2026 Tennessee Educational Technology ConferenceWe're excited to share Senior Fellow Jessica Hollowa...
09/17/2026

🎉 Presenting at the 2026 Tennessee Educational Technology Conference

We're excited to share Senior Fellow Jessica Holloway has been selected to present at the TETA Conference this December!

In her presentation—Hands-On Heroes: Integrating STEM, History, and Character Education with the Making of a Hero Activity Bundle—she will be highlighting Medal of Honor Recipient Ray Duke's story and walking participants through the engineering design process as they engineer a transfer device.

Help us celebrate Jessica and her passion for sharing the of Medal of Honor Recipients!

Our One-Four Star General Field Trips are action-packed! We always advocate for more time, so we can share more of Med...
09/16/2026

Our One-Four Star General Field Trips are action-packed! We always advocate for more time, so we can share more of Medal of Honor Recipients and engage your students in various hands-on activities during your visit. We're happy to tailor a trip to fit your needs.

✔️Gallery Tour
✔️Scavenger Hunt
✔️Character Values
✔️Leadership
✔️Change and Continuity Over Time
✔️Artifact Investigation

🔗 Field Trips | https://www.mohhc.org/field-trips/

09/15/2026

🇺🇸 ONE YEAR ago today, we launched our America 250 Design Challenge! Teams across TN and GA competed, and the winning student teams were selected back in May. Hear from students and sponsoring educators about this experience!

Today is National Grandparents Day.Along our gallery timeline is a story of a grandfather—Medal of Honor Recipient Alexa...
09/13/2026

Today is National Grandparents Day.

Along our gallery timeline is a story of a grandfather—Medal of Honor Recipient Alexander Bonnyman, Jr.—who "gallantly gave his life for his country" during WWII and a grandson determined to bring him home.

In November of 1943 during the assault against enemy forces on Japanese-held Tarawa in the Gilbert Islands, Bonnyman "inspired his men to heroic effort, enabling them to beat off the counterattack and break the back of hostile resistance in that sector for an immediate gain of 400 yards with no further casualties to our forces in this zone." He was mortally wounded and hastily buried. The exact location was lost to history.

For decades, Bonnyman's remains lay somewhere in the sands of Tarawa. Recovery efforts had proven unsuccessful—that is, until an organization called History Flight, Inc., and Clay Bonnyman Evans traveled to the remote Pacific island and began to unearth the past.

We are proud to share MOH Recipient Bonnyman's story here at the Heritage Center. This National Grandparents Day, we invite you to learn more about MOH Recipient Bonnyman's courageous actions and ultimate sacrifice by visiting his exhibit and by picking up a copy of Bones of My Grandfather by Clay Bonnyman Evans from our gift shop.

(Quotes in this post are excerpts from MOH Recipient Bonnyman's citation.)

🐾 WELCOME, Thrasher Families!Thrasher Elementary School parents joined us here at the Heritage Center this week to learn...
09/12/2026

🐾 WELCOME, Thrasher Families!

Thrasher Elementary School parents joined us here at the Heritage Center this week to learn more about our education programs, the Exploration Phase of our collaboration, and our path forward during the 2026–2027 school year.

We're thankful Medal of Honor Recipient Leroy Petry was able to spend the evening with us. He shared stories from his childhood and military service and emphasized the importance of teaching students how to be courageous and committed when life is tough.

This year marks the beginning of something special as we continue our work with Thrasher, and we can't wait to see what impact our collaborative efforts will have on students—our nation's next generation of leaders.

Patriotism is not measured by words. It’s measured by sacrifice, courage, responsibility, and a willingness to stand for...
09/12/2026

Patriotism is not measured by words. It’s measured by sacrifice, courage, responsibility, and a willingness to stand for something bigger than yourself.

George Jordan understood that.

Born into slavery in Williamson County, Tennessee around 1847, Jordan later enlisted in the United States Army and became one of the legendary Buffalo Soldiers of the 9th Cavalry. He led vastly outnumbered troops through impossible conditions, holding his ground and protecting the men around him under overwhelming enemy fire.

For his actions at Fort Tularosa and Carrizo Canyon, he was awarded the Medal of Honor — the nation’s highest recognition for valor.

At the National Medal of Honor Heritage Center in Chattanooga, stories like George Jordan’s remind us that patriotism is not about perfection. It is about character. It is about people making extraordinary choices in moments that matter to the people they serve beside.

This summer, visitors to Chattanooga can experience these stories firsthand and reflect on the values that continue to shape generations: courage, integrity, sacrifice, citizenship, commitment, and patriotism.

Get tickets or become a member online at www.mohhc.org

Nearly ready to welcome guests to the gallery here at the National Medal of Honor Heritage Center for our program rememb...
09/11/2026

Nearly ready to welcome guests to the gallery here at the National Medal of Honor Heritage Center for our program remembering 9/11 and the aftermath it left on our nation and the world.

To learn more about events at the heritage center visit www.mohhc.org/events

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2 W. Aquarium Way, Suite 104
Chattanooga, TN
37402

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 3:30pm

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