As with all public institutions, the need in getting its message out through the education of its visitors and through awareness of its mission and role in society is of great importance. Over the years, the Patton Museum volunteers have been actively involved in planning, staging and participating in special events and exhibitions at the museum or other locations on post or around the country in and effort to fill that need.

Every year, the museum holds its biggest living history demonstration consisting of exhibits, demonstrations and recreated battles from different time periods. For many years it took place on the 4th of July, but since 2003 it has changed to Memorial Day weekend in May.

Special monthly events are also held by the volunteers that highlight some aspect of the soldier's life, either through uniform, equipment, weapon or other exhibits. They also present an exhibit of scale military models and figures created by members and invited guest exhibitors.

The volunteers have also participated in special ceremonies on post, such as command change ceremonies or unit commemorations in the United States Army Armor Center Memorial Park. The volunteers also participate in yearly parades or other events in communities near Fort Knox.

In 2006, the Patton Museum had the distinct honor in hosting a segment of Mail Call, a military history program aired on the History Channel and hosted by retired Marine master sergeant R. Lee Ermey. During the episode, the museum's collection and volunteers were shown, as well as personal artifacts of General Patton. Emery even had the pleasure of holding Patton's ivory-handled Colt .45 pistol.

From 2002 through 2005, the volunteers traveled to Fort McPherson and Fort Gillem in Atlanta, Georgia to participate in recognizing the U.S. Army's birthday. There, along with Patton Museum vehicles, they participated for spectators in ceremonies and mock battles at both forts.

On May 30-31, 2009, the Patton Museum celebrated its 60th anniversary. That weekend was full of living history demonstrations, exhibits and recreated battles using museum vehicles and reenactors.