The future AMA MEMORIAL is being built ... get more information here
F L A S H !!
Once again, the Museum of Augusta Military Academy has officially been named a winner in two (2) categories of the 2026 Shenandoah Valley Best competition.
Gold - Family Attraction
Gold – Museum
Congratulations to all who voted for our incredible museum, our remarkable museum staff & docents and the astronomical history we proudly show off to visitors!
Take a Virtual Tour of our Museum and the campus.
Welcome to our Online Collections!
Tips for Searching
Keyword Search allows you to perform a general search across multiple fields for any catalog records online.
Advanced Search can help you be more specific with your search. You can search for a word or phrase within a particular search category or use multiple categories to further narrow down your search results.
Random Images is a great way to just browse the collection.
Catalog Searches (Archives / Library / Objects / Photos)
The individual catalog searches can also help narrow down your search, by only searching with a selected catalog. If you only want to search for Photos, click the Photos button and type in your keyword(s) or phrase.
Exhibits
View information about current exhibits and items on exhibit, from the Exhibits button.
People
If you are interested in searching for the People and Creators associated with the collection, People provides a way to browse and search these records.
AMA Alumni Publications
Use this link to take you to the current AMA Web page. The publications link will allow you to browse our large collection of RECALLs (yearbook), BAYONETs (school newspaper) and CATALOGS.
After many technical problems, our public facing website is back! It is still in its infancy but will be expanded throughout the remainder of 2026 and into the future. It will feature information of interest to the general public. Visit the public website here.
Watch this dramatic drone flyover of the AMA campus here.
Augusta Military Academy Alumni Foundation
Augusta Military Academy operated from 1874 to 1984, a total of 110 years. In spite of being closed, the school has a very active and vibrant alumni community. This site keeps the legacy alive and provides alumni a community to interact with each other and keep the memories of AMA alive. The public is invited to peruse our site and learn more about the heritage of military academies in the U.S. through the memories and legacy of Augusta Military Academy.
Mission Statement
“To preserve the traditions of the Augusta Military Academy and honor the memory of its alumni, faculty, staff, and supporting families through the AMA Museum, the Legacy Scholarship, and the publication of The Museum Newsletter, which is available online.”
The Alumni Organizations of the Augusta Military Academy were created by former cadets to preserve our shared heritage and strengthen connections among members. Any former cadet, faculty member, staffer, or friend of the Academy is welcome to join. There are no applications, initiation rituals, dues, or obligatory duties. Since we are self-supporting, we kindly ask for contributions to help maintain the Museum, provide scholarships, and cover administrative costs. A donation button is available at the bottom of the homepage. The Augusta Military Academy Alumni Foundation, Inc., was established in 2000 as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization with EIN: 54-2028850 to provide a secure, ongoing base for alumni activities. Any donations are tax deductible on federal and Virginia State income taxes.
It is overseen by a thirteen-member Board of Directors and supports:
1. The AMA Legacy Scholarship Fund (for lineal descendants of former cadets)
2. The AMA Museum
3. The maintenance of the alumni mailing lists
4. The publication of The Museum Newsletter, which is available online
