Established 1757. Second oldest Army Post in U.S. A powder magazine built by Hessian prisoners in 1777 survives. Burned by Confederates on July 1, 1863. Indian School, 1879-1918. Army Medical Field Service School, 1920-1946. Army War College since 1951.

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Second-oldest Army post in the U.S.  Houses the Army War College and the Center for Strategic Leadership.

Directions: I-76 W to Exit 226, travel 1.2 mi on US 11 N, left at 2nd stop light onto Harmony Hall Dr, right onto Claremont Rd.  Security checkpoint approx. 1 mi on left.  Please allow time for security checks.

Visitors are required to show a photo driver's license, car registration and proof of car insurance.  Passengers also need photo ID.

Grounds may be toured (self-guided walking tour) Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

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