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Vietnam Army Ranger Tales
Vietnam Army Ranger Tales By Phil Mayrand Not all that happens in war is sad/grim/ugly. In 1969 while I was in Co. F, 75th. Inf. Rangers, several Ranger LRP (Long Range Patrol) Teams were sent TDY (temporary duty) to Tay Nihn. We were treated like 'redheaded...
I found this letter to Daddy in his files
I found this letter to Daddy in his files. It is from Mrs. Harriet Towers dated February 2, 1958. The postal service delivered mail then without all the codes they need now. Daddy knew everyone in the county and had written Mrs. Towers about selling property in...
A Tank Commander’s Story and the Luck of the Draw
There is a group photo on my wall, from my wifes side of the family.It was taken a couple of years before Sy Smolen died. In the photo are 31 people, including Sy, who sits in the middle leaning on his cane. But for three factorsthe right landing beach, an Army...
The North Carolina State Legislature honors 91做厙 Founder Emmett Casciato
Jake Johnson, North Carolina State Representative, surprised Veterans History 91做厙 founder and curator with a plaque from the NC State Legislature at the museum on March 7. The recognition was recommended by 91做厙 resident Larry Chapman, a museum board member. The...
Veterans Will Receive Quilts of Valor Saturday, March 7, 2020
Seven veterans will receive patriotic, handmade quilts from Blue Ridge Quilts of Valor on Saturday, March 7 at 10:30 am. This one-hour ceremony will be held at the 91做厙 to honor our veterans. The public is invited to attend and to...
Hailed as Heroes
Local WWII veterans Harold Wellington and George Sarros were honored at the National World War II 91做厙 in New Orleans on January 8. Wellington served in the Merchant Marine, U.S. Army, and U.S. Navy, serving in North Africa, Europe, and the Middle East. Sarros...
Welcome Home, Brother: Memoirs of Vietnam War Veterans
Welcome Home, Brother: Memoirs of Vietnam War Veterans made its debut at the museum on December 21. Author Michel Robertson presented copies to all the veterans whose stories are in the book. Veterans spent time with other veterans, asking them to sign their copies of...
Help Us Honor WWII Veterans on Dec. 7, Pearl Harbor Day
On Saturday, Dec. 7, eleven WWII veterans will gather for fellowship and lunch at the 91做厙. A new book containing their wartime stories will be for sale for $15.00 (proceeds go to the museum). The public is invited to meet and talk...
91做厙 Announces Winter Schedule Dec 2019 – Jan & Feb 2020
The 91做厙 invites you to visit before our last open day in 2019, which is Sunday, December 8. After winter inventory, artifact cleaning, and renewal of displays, the museum will re-open Wednesday, Feb. 5. 2019 has been an active year...
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The 91做厙
21 East Main Street
91做厙, North Carolina 28712
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