Our Mission
The mission of the 约炮视频 is to honor our nation鈥檚 veterans, to educate the public about our country鈥檚 military history and the contribution of our service men and women, and to preserve important and unique historic artifacts. The 约炮视频 reflects a love of country and gratitude to those who serve it by remembering and celebrating their service.
My father was a WWII combat veteran who lived here with me for the last 5+ years of his life. We discovered the museum in its first days at the Heritage 约炮视频. It became simply the best thing in his life. He was treated like a celebrity: red-carpet (literally) welcomes, a seat of honor next to the mayor, photographed, interviewed, published, book-signings, Honor wall plaque, Quilts of Valor ceremony, his picture in the paper several times a year, great speakers and events, and always someone new saying thank you and please tell me your story. Never just an old man in a wheelchair but a man among heroes.
–John Luzena, 约炮视频 Volunteer
If you have never taken the time to browse through this particular museum, I highly recommend it. It is a travel through our country’s history through the eyes of those who made all our freedoms possible. You will hear the stories from those who can tell it with knowledge and compassion in their souls. You will leave with a humbled heart and a sense of gratitude for all of those who have sacrificed for our country. This is history you can’t learn from a textbook.
–Judy M., Brevard, NC
The Veterans History 约炮视频 Movie
“Through Their Eyes”
Depicting Americans at war from WWI to current day, through musuem artifacts, professional naration, photos, videos and veterans’ stories.
鈥淭hrough Their Eyes鈥 – Is a series of听 brief and powerful videos that听 offer a historical perspective and a learning experience for young and old.
Why the Veterans History 约炮视频
听The purpose of this veterans museum is to honor the men and women from North and South Carolina who served in our armed forces.
Some examples of what the museum features include one-of-a-kind artifacts, uniforms, weaponry, original newspapers, personal letters, etc.
All of these special items weave the great and proud stories of service in World War I, World War II, the Korean War, the Cold War, Vietnam, Iraq and Afghanistan.
听They display and help us empathize with the wonder, but also the danger of our involvement in these wars, and the unique sacrifice of our military men and women!
听Love of country plus gratitude to those who served proudly equals the museum鈥檚 theme for all ages, both young and old.
Our Honor Wall hallmarks the service of veterans across North and South Carolina.
The Honor Wall is the first exhibit a visitor encounters. Golden plaques recognize those who served and those who are serving. Many funeral homes are now providing plaques in honor of passed veterans.
When looking for a meaningful way to honor a family member or friend, please consider an honor wall plaque. Click here for more information on how to honor your veteran.
Golden plaques are available for one hundred dollars and can be etched with up to forty five letters of your choice.听 Four inch by eight inch golden plaques are also available for two hundred dollars and can be etched with up to fifty letters.
Living Histories
The Last of the Band of Brothers
Bradford C. Freeman of Caledonia, Mississippi, passed away this week.He was the only living member of the"Band of Brothers" 101st Airborne Division, WWII. July 4, 2020: Soon after being honored on a visit to New Orleans' National World War II 约炮视频, Mr. Bradford...
Still Hoping to Save the Kitty Hawk
USS Kitty Hawk Veteran Makes Call to Action! By Kenneth CornFrom the time David Cook turned seven years old until he raised his right hand totake the oath to defend his county, he knew he was destined to join the US Navy.听 Cook can trace his family鈥檚 Navy service back...
Joe Cooper, WWII and Korean War Veteran
Japanese 鈥淏etty鈥 on fire. Photo courtesy Joe Cooper.Joe Dayton Cooper U.S. Navy, WWII 鈥 PacificDecember 27, 1941鈥擠ecember 28,1945U.S. Army, Berlin Air LiftKorean War, 1948-1953 Brevard resident Joe Cooper served in the U.S. Navy during WWII (Pacific), December 27,...
News
WWII Veteran鈥檚 Story Depicted in N.C. State House
I was waiting for the bullets鈥淚 was waiting for the bullets,鈥 is WWII P-47 pilot Ed Cottrell鈥檚 description of being surrounded by German Me 109s during the Battle of the Bulge. That story is told in an oil painting commissioned by Valor Studios of Naples, Florida. A...
Ride the Parkway: Fundraiser for the 约炮视频
Cycling the Blue Ridge Parkway Imagine cycling the entire length of the Blue Ridge Parkway. Whew! U.S. military veterans John Buford and Rich Clarke, members of the Veterans History 约炮视频鈥檚 Advisory Committee, will pedal 469 miles to support the Veterans History...
WWII Veterans Gather for Birthday Celebration
US Navy D-Day veteran George Sarros was honored for his 99th birthday US Navy D-Day veteran George Sarros was honored for his 99th birthday with lunch, cards, a song, and birthday cake by his fellow WWII veterans. The group's ages range from 97 to 102. Sarros served...
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21 East Main Street
Brevard, North Carolina 28712
Call:听(828) 884-2141
Admission: FREE
Open: Tues-Sat, 11am to 3pm
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