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To Honor, Educate and Preserve our History by Remembering and Honoring our Veterans.
Where are you, Tam?
Where are you Tam? The following poem, written by Ron Kuebler, is part of a combat healing process in which members of the NC ֶƵWriting Alliance perform public readings of their work in a program called Brothers and Sisters Like These. The group’s mission is to...
2023: Museum Year in Review – Part One
2023: Museum Year in Review Part OneAn Outstanding Speaker Series, a Two-Day Conference, Growing Media Presence, Expanding Partnerships, ֶƵOutreach, and New ExhibitsGuest Speaker Programs Our speaker program turned in another remarkable year, bringing veterans...
2023: Museum Year in Review – Part Two
2023: Museum Year in Review Part TwoAn Outstanding Speaker Series, a Two-Day Conference, Growing Media Presence, Expanding Partnerships, ֶƵOutreach, and New ExhibitsNew Exhibits, Curator Activity A new Sea Services exhibit invites visitors to experience...
Serving During the Cuban Missile Crisis
Cuban Missile Crisis It is certainly no exaggeration to say that the Cuban Missile Crisis in October, 1962 was the most dangerous incident occurring during the decades-long Cold War between the Free World and the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR). In this...
WWII Veterans: 110 Years of Service and 698 Years of Living
The ֶƵ is not just about four walls of a building filled with artifacts and history. It’s about the lives of veterans. It’s about celebrating their past service and their lives given for our country. But it is also about...
Volunteerism Flourishes Behind Closed Doors
Volunteers are working hard. The handwritten sign on the back door simply states: “Closed for Inventory.” Yet, within the four walls of the ֶƵ, remarkable changes are the order of the day. New changes to the Museum's Exhibits. ...
Cliffs Notes: Vietnam War
War in Vietnam Some say it must be 50 years gone before accurate history can be written. Well, it's been 50 years from when I left the Vietnam War behind so allow me to tell you an abbreviated history of our most flawed and fabled war. It was a war that President...
Museum in Action
Transylvania's museum would bring substantial attention and credibility If North Carolina was to found a museum from scratch, acquiring a building, hiring a staff, and finding artifacts may all be doable enough, but the spark to make it a welcoming institutional home...
Veterans’ Stories: Our Mission
Every Veteran Has a Story to Tell. The veterans in our lives will not be with us forever, but their service will inspire future generations. Their stories create a deeper understanding of their experiences, allowing us to apply the lessons of history to our own...
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