West Point has six chapels of various religious denominations. Dedicated in 1910, the Cadet Chapel blends Gothic and medieval fortress architecture, themes present throughout West Point. The Sanctuary Window is inscribed with the academy's motto and memorial windows line the sides. Silver plates on the first pew have the signatures of previous superintendents, including Generals MacArthur, Taylor and Westmoreland. Other historic chapels include the Catholic Chapel, built in 1899, and the Old Cadet Chapel, built in 1836 and home to a plaque to Major General Benedict Arnold.
The West Point Cemetery overlooks the Hudson River and Constitution Island and is the resting place of 8,000 people. Before becoming an official military cemetery in 1817, the site served as the final resting place for Revolutionary War soldiers and local residents. The Old Greek revival-style Cadet Chapel is located within the cemetery, as are the graves of leaders from every American war. Twenty-four Medal of Honor recipients and 25 West Point superintendents are buried in the cemetery.
Collections at the West Point Museum predate the founding of the academy. The museum features weapons and equipment dating from the Stone Age, as well as artifacts from modern wars. A cannon that fired the first American shot in World War I and an atomic bomb similar to the one dropped on Nagasaki during World War II are among the museum's treasures. The history of warfare, of the academy and of America's wars are also told through the museum's collections.
Overlooking the Hudson River Valley is Battle Monument, one of the largest columns of granite in the world. The monument was dedicated in 1897 and sits on Trophy Point, where pieces of artillery from the Revolutionary War to the Spanish-American War are displayed. Monuments to Generals Patton and MacArthur, and Presidents Washington and Eisenhower, are also located on the grounds. Now displayed as a monument at Trophy Point, the Great Chain was used on the Hudson from 1778 to 1782 as a barrier to enemy ships.
Eisenhower Hall houses the second largest auditorium east of the Mississippi River after New York City's Radio City Music Hall. The hall hosts major productions, including Broadway shows, musicals and concerts. Quarters 100 is the home of the superintendent and one of the ground's oldest buildings. Built in 1883, Cullum Hall is a memorial hall with the names of graduates who have died in battle. Other buildings of interest include Grant Hall, featuring the paintings of America's five-star generals, and the American Revolution-era Fort Putnam and other fortifications at Constitution Island.
