[3][2] Established in 2020, the 160,000-square-foot (15,000 m2) museum was founded by Dan and Cynthia Starks and built between May 2017 and August 2020.

[4] More than 500 military vehicles and a significant firearms collection are on display at the museum along with other artifacts.

[4] Starks, a former lawyer and medical industry CEO, funded the $100 million museum.

The tour begins in the Unknown Soldiers Weapons Vault, whose main attraction is the rifle used to fire the first shots at the Battle of Bunker Hill.

[9] Guests will also find the Karl Smith collection - a world-class, extensive review of U.S. bayonets, muskets and swords; an Assembly Room with high-tech audio and video and seating for up to 500; The Canteen, a restaurant for guests;[5] a commercial kitchen and administrative offices.