Imagine General San Martín himself is giving you a tour. He gestures towards the Museo Histórico del Regimiento Granaderos a Caballo General San Martín. This museum honors the Granaderos. It also reflects San Martin’s life and values.
The Museo Histórico del Regimiento Granaderos a Caballo General San Martín exists to share the story. It shares the story of José de San Martín. He created and led the Regiment. The museum also tells of the brave Granaderos. They joined him during the liberation campaign. Since 1907 the regiment has served. They are the Presidential Escort. They proudly wear the uniform of Independence.
Inside the Museo Histórico del Regimiento Granaderos a Caballo General San Martín you find many valuable objects. See San Martín’s original service record. Admire his rosary. Imagine the Granaderos wielding their 1812 sabers. They fought at San Lorenzo. They also fought in the battles of Chacabuco and Maipo.
Paintings by famous artists decorate the Museo Histórico del Regimiento Granaderos a Caballo General San Martín. Books are here too. Look at the medals and photos. They show the Granaderos and their building. The building was specially built for them between 1904 and 1909.
San Martín arrived in Argentina and created a model military unit on March 16 1812. He trusted and felt proud of them. The Museo Histórico del Regimiento Granaderos a Caballo General San Martín brings their history to life.
Since 1997 the Palermo headquarters of the Regimiento de Granaderos a Caballo General San Martín is a National Historic Monument. The buildings are French Art Nouveau. The gardens and ravines line Avenida Luis María Campos. Here the Granaderos’ story lives on.
The past Granaderos faced sacrifices and battles. The Museo Histórico del Regimiento Granaderos a Caballo General San Martín shows their history which is our history. Visiting it is essential. The Museo Histórico del Regimiento Granaderos a Caballo General San Martín humanizes myths about San Martín. It also pays tribute to those who risk their lives. They fight for peace and freedom. They deserve our respect.
Since its start the Regimiento de Granaderos a Caballo honors San Martín. The Museo Histórico del Regimiento Granaderos a Caballo General San Martín showcases this tribute. The museum was founded in 1963. It helps us remember the liberator’s work.
The Museo Histórico del Regimiento Granaderos a Caballo General San Martín presents San Martín’s life. See his time in Spain where he trained as a soldier. He fought in the Battle of Bailén against French troops.
Later he traveled to England. Here San Martín absorbed ideas about freedom. Then he came to Argentina. He created the Regimiento Granaderos a Caballo. They first fought at the Battle of San Lorenzo. Then they fought in the north. San Martín formed the Army of the Andes. He crossed the mountains. He freed Chile and Peru.
The Museo Histórico del Regimiento Granaderos a Caballo General San Martín features several rooms. One is the Recreation and Barracks Room. See photos of the Palermo Barracks from 1908 and 1934. The Presidential Escort Room displays objects from different Argentine presidents. The Great Hall of San Martin Symbols has the Liberator’s famous curved saber. The Museo Histórico Nacional has a replica. This saber symbolizes San Martín. He had it since the start of the freedom fight. He bought it in London. It helped him win independence for Argentina Chile and Peru.
Also see a copy of the Army of the Andes flag. The original is in Mendoza’s Government House. The flag displays the Assembly’s coat of arms from 1813.
The Museo Histórico del Regimiento Granaderos a Caballo General San Martín is located on Avenida Luis M Campos 554. Visit Monday to Friday from 10 AM to 5 PM. Admission is free. Visit during the Night of the Museums. See a demonstration of Granaderos skills. A visit takes about an hour.