Augusta Military Academy Museum

Cool little museum detailing the long honorable patriotic military academy, the alumni it trained, and those who supported it. While it’s unfortunate the historic dormitory is slowly decaying from neglect, not from lack of respect but simply from the lack of resources, by what almost appears to be providence the school house has been restored and a church has protected the cafeteria and pool. Hope is there will be enough support to endure. Is it possible we a double use of part of the dorm could be considered, like emergency services training, etc. Would be a travesty if another icon rich in historical treasures were razed and forgotten. ...PS Man, would i love to get some shots inside the dorms.nSome info from Wiki:nThe Augusta Military Academy was a secondary education military academy in Fort Defiance, Virginia, United States. The school was established in 1865 by Confederate veteran Charles Summerville Roller[3] as the Augusta Male Academy and formally became a military academy in 1880. It combined classical studies with a military curriculum and was officially named Augusta Military Academy in 1890. At the time, it was one of the first military preparatory schools in the Commonwealth of Virginia. It was one of the first such schools in the United States to adopt the Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps program in 1919.nUntil its closure in 1984, the Academy had attracted over 7,000 students from the United States and abroad. Today it is owned and operated as a campground for the Virginia District of the United Pentecostal Church International. It is located on U.S. Route 11, also known as the Lee Highway.

Small quaint museum! Was shocked about all the history here! I can't belive this Military School was lost... I would of loved to have sent my two boys here... please support local history!

A great place to get to know some our countries history. Great museum and amazing buildings

It is a small museum but a window into what attending a military academy was like. Chris from the museum was very informative.

A great little museum showcasing the daily life of the Cadets and Staff of AMA.