It’s the Army’s 250th Anniversary this year and the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence in 2026.

This Business Lunch will take the Chamber to the National Museum of the United States Army for a presentation from the Army Historical Foundation on this important milestone in the Army’s history.

The keynote speaker will be Matthew Seelinger, the Army Historical Foundation’s Chief Historian and editor of the Foundation’s quarterly journal, On Point. His areas of interest are twentieth century U.S. conflicts, unit histories, and military technology, particularly that of the Cold War. He has authored dozens of book chapters, articles, encyclopedia entries, and book reviews on a variety of U.S. Army subjects. He holds a B.A. in History from James Madison University and a M.A. in History from Ball State University.

Take some time to view the exhibits at the museum including the “Call to Arms: The Soldier and the Revolutionary War.” This landmark display features rare Revolutionary War artifacts from the original colonies, England, France, and Canada—brought to life through the stories of the Soldiers who became our nation’s first veterans.

Enjoy lunch, networking and all the history of the United States Army.