The Fort Tuthill Military Museum hosts and participates in a number of special events from the May opening to the September 30th closing Our season begins with the annual “Fort Tuthill Days event” which takes place in connection with the Museum opening the 1st Weekend in May. The event co-sponsored with the Coconino County Parks and Recreation Department includes a number of outside museum static exhibits. Military Reenenactor groups representing U.S and foreign units as well as local Flagstaff collectors of military memorabilia exhibit authentic, uniforms, vehicles and weapons. Additional events featuring reenactor units are scheduled during the summer. Tours for ROTC and groups from local elementary schools as well as adult group tours are conducted during the museum season. A highlight of the season is the Flagstaff 4th of July Parade, and museum concert.U.S. and Regimental Colors of the 158th Infantry Regiment are carried by a military vehicle in the parade, which draws over 30,000 viewers annually. The Arizona National Guard’s outstanding 108th Army Band is featured in concert at the museum that afternoon. Uniforms, weapons, equipment and military vehicles are on display by local Flagstaff collectors prior to the concert. The 2005 museum opening featured a ceremonial transfer of the Regimental Colors from members of the Regiment who served in the South Pacific to the Battalion Commander and Command Sergeant Major of the newly organized 1st Battalion 158th Infantry Regiment. The ceremony signified the passing of the distinguished history and traditions of the famous regiment to the 1st Battalion. The Battalion added another campaign streamer to the colors during a combat deployment to Afghanistan in 2007-08.     Did you know that Fort Tuthill Military Museum relies on a wide range of support?