Do you enjoy military history?
I've gotten more interested in history as I've gotten older (ugh) and had the opportunity to travel more.
I've always had more interest in military history, so when I saw how close Ft. Meade was to Sturgis, I
knew we had to make a visit.
In addition to touring the museum, we got a route map to guide us on a driving tour of the historic
buildings of the fort. Before leaving, we also drove the short Fort Meade Back Country Byway and made
stops at the Fort Meade National Cemetery and the newer Black Hills National Cemetery.
Fun fact: Beginning in 1892, the "Star Spangled Banner" was played at all Fort Meade military
ceremonies, parades and concerts. Although it wasn't until 1931 that the song officially became the
country's national anthem, it's journey started right here.
What forts have you enjoyed touring during your travels?
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I've gotten more interested in history as I've gotten older (ugh) and had the opportunity to travel more. I've always had more interest in military history, so when I saw how close Ft. Meade was to Sturgis, I knew we had to make a visit.
In addition to touring the museum, we got a route map to guide us on a driving tour of the historic buildings of the fort. Before leaving, we also drove the short Fort Meade Back Country Byway and made stops at the Fort Meade National Cemetery and the newer Black Hills National Cemetery.
Fun fact: Beginning in 1892, the "Star Spangled Banner" was played at all Fort Meade military ceremonies, parades and concerts. Although it wasn't until 1931 that the song officially became the country's national anthem, it's journey started right here.
What forts have you enjoyed touring during your travels?
#WodyExplorers #BlackHills #NorthernBlackHills #sturgis #FortMeade #FtMeade #military #USmilitary #StarSpangedBanner #NationalAnthem #MilitaryHistory #MilitaryLove #fort #forts #MilitaryFort #MilitaryForts #TravelTheUSA #explore #ExploreEverything #ExploreEverywhere #ExploreTheWorld #ExploreTheUS #ExploreTheUSA #ExploreAmerica #ExploreTheGlobe #WhereToGoNext #WhereTo #trlt #rtw #twwt