ROSE BARRACKS, Germany -- Every Trooper, past and present, has that moment or memory from their time with the Regiment that helps them identify themselves as a Dragoon. The Reed Museum makes it their mission to not only treasure but preserve those memories for future generations to come.
The Reed Museum , located on Rose Barracks, collects, preserves and exhibits historically significant objects related to the history of the Second Regiment of Dragoons, from 1836 to the present.
"Reed Museum along with the 2d Regiment of Dragoon's Heritage Center helps to provide unique opportunities for the Troopers of the 2d Cavalry Regiment and the United States Army Garrison Bavaria community at large," said Ryan T. Meyer, the Regimental Museum Curator.
Troopers and their families visit year round to view exhibits that display weaponry and gear from prior conflicts, as well as, numerous text panels that help them to understand what it truly means to be a "Dragoon."
Employees of the museum take pride in their displays and while its specialty is 2 CR memorabilia, the museum and its employees, still find time to provide educational programs and services for a variety of military and civilian audiences while helping to enhance morale and esprit de corps for current members of the Regiment.
With galleries ranging from the 2nd Seminole/Mexican-American War, through the Cold War and up to the Regiment's most recent deployment in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, the museum has a wide range of knowledge and history that will help enrich the minds of generations to come.
"We give people a chance to interpret the history of one of the most storied units of the United States Army through photographs, letters, and historic objects," said Meyer. "We want to provide people with the opportunity to experience our unit's rich history, right here in Bavaria."
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