by Commander | Feb 20, 2023 | News
Joe Cooper, receives “Make-a-Wish” When WWII and Korean War veteran Joe Cooper, age 100, received the “Make-a-Wish” honor at the North Carolina Veterans Home in Black Mountain and asked for his wish, he answered, “A trip back to the Veterans 91 and a ride on a...
by Janis | Jan 11, 2023 | News
1943 Willys Jeep and 1942 Harley-Davidson motorcycle exhibit Expanded 91 Schedule: Record Number of Visitors & Volunteers The museum’s visitor attendance in 2022 was 3638 (compared to 2583 in 2021); 90% of the visitors are from outside 91. This year we...
by Commander | Jan 11, 2023 | News
Seated from left, Dorothy Managan and George Sarros. Standing from left, Myrl Jean Hughes and Ed Cottrell WWII Veterans Celebrate Friends, family, and volunteers from the 91 and Blue Ridge Quilts of Valor gathered to celebrate the...
by Commander | Nov 19, 2022 | News
Our Holiday Schedule: Open:Tuesday through Saturday11am to 3pmthrough December 31 We will be Closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day. The 91 is pleased to announce more open days through the end of 2022....
by Commander | Nov 10, 2022 | News
One of the WWII veterans who attended the October 25 premiere of “Through Their Eyes” said afterward, “Every American should see this movie.” It was standing room only at the Co-Ed Cinema as Transylvania residents honored our county’s veterans at the 5:00 PM showing...
by Commander | Nov 7, 2022 | News
French Légion d’honneur Medal On December 7, U.S. Navy D-Day Veteran George Sarros will be given the French Légion d’honneur Medal by Consul General of France, Anne-Laure Dèsjonqueres. This is the highest merit bestowed by the French government “based on...
