Fort Tuthill Military Museum, Inc

To Preserve and Present, the 157+ year history of Arizona's 158th Infantry Regiment, Arizona National Guard and Historic Fort Tuthill.

FTMM is deeply committed to seeing the museum grow and succeed as an educational and visitor orientated community resource. The Museum is a 501c3 organization with an all-volunteer staff. We re-opened after an extensive renovation and relocation in 2017. It is currently housed in two of Fort Tuthill's original buildings located in the Fort Tuthill County Park quadrant. The fort was constructed in 1929 and named after General Alexander M. Tuthill and was considered one of the finest National Guard training facilities in the United States. Coconino County Park maintains General Tuthill's name and has preserved a military signature.
Exhibits:
We trace the 156-year history of the regiment from 1865 through present day Afghanistan through stories, photos, artifacts and very articulate docents. We also house a 1951 Military Jeep and a replica of the "Black Horse" of the 11th Armored Calvary Regiment standing 14'"

EVENTS:
The Overland Expo which is the largest Overlanding and off-Road Expo in the country; there is no charge to those visiting the museum during the 3-day event.
Each year the museum is open to the public during the Coconino County Fair free of charge with visitor count over 2,000 each year.
During the seasonal months of operation, May through October, we are open week-ends and additional days that coincide with County events at the park.
Annual 4th of July Weekend concert with the Flagstaff Community Band on Historic Fort Tuthill; no charge to those attendimng

2017, 2018, 2019 & 2021 we hosted:

• school field trips (10)
• senior tours (5)
• veteran tours (2)
• Convention visitor tours
• 4 NAU Intern semester projects
• Active-duty National Guard (over 300 soldiers on personal training)
• The Smithsonian Exhibit "Patriot Nations; NATIVE AMERICAN'S IN OUR NATIONS ARMED FORCES" (4,000 visitors) - no admission
• FTMM Arizona Native American Military Exhibit in conjunction with Smithsonian
• Hopi Youth Dancers
• Presentations and talks by Hopi Vice Chair, Ira Hayes Family, Salt River Pima Maricopa Tribe, Navajo Past Chairman and Code Talker Peter McDonald, Fort McDowell
Yavapai, Yavapai -Prescott and several other tribes donated artifacts, Purple Heart Association
• Presented and Exhibited at the Arizona History Convention
• Presented and Exhibited during "Profiles in Courage" exhibition in Tempe
• Participated in the Arizona Veterans Medical Leadership Council Annual Presentation

108th Army Band Presentation on 4th of July (Annual)

AWARDS:
2018 - Peoples Choice Award - TripAdvisor
2019 - Travelers Choice Award - TripAdvisor
2018 - The National Infantry Association Order of Saint Maurice - Civic award
2020 - Travelers Choice Award - TripAdvisor
2021 - Ranked #1 by visitors of "Things to do while in Flagstaff"

Testimonials

" The Museum stewards and shares a tale of significant contribution to Flagstaff, the state of Arizona, and it's national armed service record. This unique Museum captures almost 150 years of the 158th's remarkable military history through its sizable array of documents, ephemera, photographs, and "tools of the trade." This story should not be consigned to the warehouse, but shared with the public in the most respectful and professional manner" The Ft. Tuthill Museum's funding request represents an excellent opportunity to support historic preservation and enhance education and enjoyment of Arizona military history. I encourage you to give history a present and fund this request." William Kalt, Historian