Research References

The Pennsylvania Military Museum is an artifact repository.

We do not maintain any individual service records or detailed unit histories. Such information may be available from the resource list below.


Germantown Historical Society
5503-5505 Germantown Ave
Philadelphia, PA19144-2291
www.germantownhistory.org
(Revolutionary War)

 

Pennsylvania State Library and Archives
P.O. Box 1601
Harrisburg, PA17105
Ph: 717-787-3883
www.digitalarchives.state.pa.us
explorePAhistory.com
(Civil War & Spanish American War)

The David Library of the American Revolution
P.O. Box 748
Washington Crossing, PA18977
Ph: 215-493-6776
(Revolutionary War)

 

Soldier’s Individual Service Records – Pre 1917
Pension and Service Records Section
General Reference Branch
National Archives
8th St. and Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington D.C., 20408
Ph: 202-501-5641
(World War One)

U.S. Army Military History Institute
ATTN: Inquiries
22 Ashburn Drive
Carlisle, PA17013-5003
Ph: 717-245-3971
(U.S. Army History)

 

National Archives at College Park
Modern Military Records
8601 Adelphia Road
College Park, MD 20740
www.archives.gov
(Detailed Unit Histories)


Blog Archive

The Pennsylvania Military Museum maintains an archive blog articles dating back over five years. These articles feature artifacts from our permanent collection, topics & subjects related to military history, and Commonwealth connections. Use the button below to access this archive.