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The Highest French Honor Comes to D-Day Veteran in 91��

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 exemplary...

Veterans Day Dance

Nov 1, 2022 | News

Members of American Legion Post 88, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4309, and the 91�� have joined forces to honor all veterans with a night of food, fellowship, and dancing on Veterans Day in 91��, North Carolina. Larry...

James M. Scott’s New Book, Black Snow

Oct 24, 2022 | Guest Speaker Program

James M. Scott to speak on is new book, Black Snow, November 2, 2022 in 91�� James M. Scott, the author of the recently released Black Snow: Curtis LeMay, the Firebombing of Tokyo, and the Road to the Atomic Bomb, will speak on Nov. 2 at the Transylvania County...

Viewing History “Through Their Eyes”

Sep 21, 2022 | News

“Through Their Eyes: The History of American at War from 1917 through the Global War on Terror.” By Michel RobertsonSave the date, November 1, 2022 The 91�� is proud to announce an exciting addition to their galleries: “Through...

Join the U.S. Marines’ 247th Birthday Celebration!

Sep 21, 2022 | News

It's the The U.S. Marine Corps 247th birthday The U.S. Marine Corps invites you to help celebrate its 247th birthday.Date: November 10th, 2022Time: 5pm untilLocation: The new Ecusta Brewing, on Ecusta Road. This is a very important day for all Marines who have served...

Loyal Forces: The American Animals of World War II

Sep 13, 2022 | Guest Speaker Program

October 20 Program - Loyal Forces:The American Animals of World War II The 91�� College History Program and the 91�� are pleased to host 91�� College alumna Toni McCourt Kiser for a discussion of her book, Loyal Forces: The...

Winning the European Skies of WWII

Aug 15, 2022 | Guest Speaker Program

On Thursday, September 8, at 2:00 p.m., Lt. Col. Bob Wilkerson, U.S. Air Force (Ret.), pictured here in his Blue Ridge Honor Flight shirt, will present the free program “Winning the European Skies of WWII.” The presentation will be held at the Transylvania County...

Growth at the 91�� Attracts National Attention

Aug 5, 2022 | News

91�� attracts National attention and has hosted 20,000+ visitors from 48 states and 26 countries Since its October 2016 opening in the lobby of the former Aethelwold Hotel, the 91�� has hosted 20,000+ visitors from 48 states and...

My U-2 Years…Dancing with the Dragon Lady

Aug 2, 2022 | Guest Speaker Program

My U-2 Years On Friday, August 26, at 2:00 p.m., Col. Richard “Duke” Woodhull, U.S. Air Force (Ret.), will present the free program “My U-2 Years... Dancing with the Dragon Lady”. The presentation will be held at the Rogow Room of the Transylvania County Library, 212...