Fort Devens Museum

Fort Devens Museum Preserving and sharing the history of Camp Devens, Fort Devens, and the current Military Training Ce

The Fort Devens Museum grew from a need to preserve the history of the base after it was closed as an active duty installation in 1996. Incorporated in 2000, the museum collects, displays, and interprets the history of the land first known as Camp Devens and later Fort Devens. The museum draws from its collection of letters, photographs, uniforms, training manuals, and other ephemera from life at Devens to tell the stories of those who lived, trained, and worked here.

World War II induction notice sent to the mother of Thomas C. Chalmers in May of 1942.
05/26/2026

World War II induction notice sent to the mother of Thomas C. Chalmers in May of 1942.

Airborne training at Fort Devens, early 1980s
05/19/2026

Airborne training at Fort Devens, early 1980s

BOQ-Edith Nourse Rogers Hall, 1980s
05/12/2026

BOQ-Edith Nourse Rogers Hall, 1980s

04/17/2026

Did you know we'll have a costume contest at our Doo-Wop Hop? Each winner will receive 2 "Day Ticket" passes to the Greater Boston Vintage Society's Newport Jazz Age Weekend happening July 18th. See our 1950's Doo-Wop Hop USO Show! event page for more information and tickets.

1934 postcard. The writer notes that the ‘cross over the top is my company’s quarters.’ He was likely in the 13th Infant...
03/31/2026

1934 postcard. The writer notes that the ‘cross over the top is my company’s quarters.’ He was likely in the 13th Infantry Regiment.

1/5/62: Fort Devens, Mass.: U.S. Troops train for new job...soldiers of Company B, 2nd Battle Group, 60th Infantry, 2nd ...
01/06/2026

1/5/62: Fort Devens, Mass.: U.S. Troops train for new job...soldiers of Company B, 2nd Battle Group, 60th Infantry, 2nd Infantry Brigade, rush from armored personnel carrier during training session at Fort Devens.

The war having recently ended, 1945 marked the return of the highly anticipated Army vs. Navy football game. The game wa...
12/09/2025

The war having recently ended, 1945 marked the return of the highly anticipated Army vs. Navy football game. The game was held in Philadelphia on December 1st. Army and Navy were ranked #1 and #2 (respectively) that year with Army winning 32-13. Come watch this year's game with us on Saturday the 13th on our big screen. Tickets are $25 and include food (pulled pork sandwiches, assorted sandwiches, chips, cheese & crackers). Cash bar. This is a fundraiser for the museum and we appreciate your support. Tickets: http://fortdevensmuseum.org/events/

Photos from 1945 Army Navy game program in our collection.

Check out these transcribed newspaper articles covering the 1945 game: https://community.timeghost.tv/t/army-navy-game-1945-12-1-45/12464

The museum will be closed today due to our first snow of the season! See you on Friday when we reopen at 10 am. Photo: 1...
12/02/2025

The museum will be closed today due to our first snow of the season! See you on Friday when we reopen at 10 am.

Photo: 18th Engineer Battalion snow removal

From the Fort Devens Federal Credit Union
11/25/2025

From the Fort Devens Federal Credit Union

107 years ago on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month fighting in World War I came to a close as ...
11/11/2025

107 years ago on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month fighting in World War I came to a close as the Armistice took effect. For years November 11 was celebrated as Armistice Day, but in 1954 November 11th was re-designated as Veterans Day to honor American Veterans of all wars.

Thank you to all our Veterans, past and present.

This photograph was taken at Camp Devens on November 11, 1918 in front of the Sweetheart Memorial on Jackson Road. In celebration-and to make lots of noise-the revelers carried "all kinds [of implements] from broom handles to dishpans, and lots of them, too."

Address

94 Jackson Road, Suite 305
Devens, MA
01434

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 3pm
Friday 10am - 3pm

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+19787721286

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