• EDUCATE
    EDUCATE

    ...our citizens to be cyber smart, and develop pathways for the future cyber workforce.

  • ENGAGE
    ENGAGE

    ...and convene partners to address emerging cyber and cryptologic issues.

  • COMMEMORATE
    COMMEMORATE

    ...our cryptologic history & those who served within the cryptologic community.


The National Cryptologic Foundation is a private 501(c)(3) organization not affiliated with the U.S. Federal Government. 

THE NCF VISION

Advance the nation’s interest in cyber and cryptology through leadership, education, and partnerships.

Native American Code Talkers

NCM Virtual Tour: Revolutionary and Civil Wars

Friday, July 31, 2020
10:00 am11:00 am
Online

Join the National Cryptologic Museum on Zoom for virtual one-hour tours on select displays and exhibits.

About this Event
COVID may not allow you to come to the NCM, but now we're coming to you! Join us for virtual tours with the same staff and docents you always see. No masks necessary! Register to attend via the EventBrite link below.

Tours will be on selected topics, including the German Enigma, the U.S. Navy Cryptanalytic Bombe, Native American Code Talkers, the Battle of Midway, the Revolutionary and Civil Wars, and more. Sign up for as many tours as you wish. We'll email you instructions on how to join the tour on Zoom when you register. Hurry! Reservations are limited. Here are the scheduled virtual tours through July 2020.

- July 31 - 10 a.m. - Revolutionary and Civil Wars
- July 31 - 1 p.m. - WWI and Interwar Zimmermann Telegram, Herbert Yardley & the Black Chamber, William & Elizebeth Friedman, Hebern Electric Cipher Machine)

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TUNE INTO THE NCF PODCASTS

The NCF hosts two cybersecurity-focused podcasts - #CyberChats and Cyber Pulse. The #CyberChats podcast strives to educate people of all ages about personal data care, as well as cyber careers, skills, and pathways. Cyber Pulse is geared more toward our adult audience and explores the challenges that cyber professionals face as well as the strategies they use to safeguard our digital future. Both podcasts also feature a video format. Which one speaks to you?

Cryptologic & Cyber Dates in History

  • 19 April 1862: Confederate Signal Corps was established. The Confederate Signal Corps accomplished tactical and strategic communications for the warring armies, including electromagnetic telegraphy and aerial telegraphy ("wig-wag" signaling).