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U.S. Army Heritage and Education Center

Library & Archives

The U.S. Army Heritage and Education Center Library and Archives preserves and provides access to resources that document the history, heritage, and experiences of the American Soldier. Explore the digital archive, plan research, or learn more about visiting AHEC in Carlisle, Pennsylvania.

Start Your Research

Use the AHEC digital archive to search available records online, or visit the U.S. Army Heritage and Education Center website for onsite research and library information.

Explore AHEC Collections

AHEC collections preserve the individual and institutional stories that shape the history of the United States Army.

01 — Personal Collections

Soldier Experiences

Discover correspondence, diaries, memoirs, photographs, oral histories, and other materials documenting Soldiers, families, and communities connected to Army service.

02 — Organizational Records

Army Institutions

Explore records and historical materials related to Army organizations, units, commands, associations, and the changing roles of the U.S. Army.

03 — Library Resources

Military History Research

Access books, periodicals, maps, publications, and reference resources supporting research into the Army, military history, and the American Soldier.

Research Support

Plan Your Research Visit

Not every resource is digitized or available online. AHEC staff can help researchers identify relevant collections and prepare for an onsite visit.

Before traveling, review AHEC’s current visitor and research guidance to confirm access requirements, hours, procedures, and available services.

Carlisle, Pennsylvania

Visit the U.S. Army Heritage and Education Center

The U.S. Army Heritage and Education Center is a research, education, and public-history center that connects visitors with the history and heritage of the American Soldier.

Plan Your Visit (external website, opens in a new tab)