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Copelof Educates and Entertains

Nov 7, 2019 | News

A full-house audience learned the history of women in the military with Copelof's memorable stories and pictures On November 7, Maureen Copelof, Captain, U.S. Navy (Ret.) told entertaining stories depicting the progress women have fought for and achievements made in...

When Can We Jump Out of This Plane?

Oct 25, 2019 | News

91��’s Lieutenant Colonel Bill Clarke (U.S. Air Force, retired) visited 96-year-old Ray Pegram in Rutherfordton, NC to compare stories about flying in the WWII-era C-47 troop carrier. That plane became known as the “Gooney Bird” when it was used in Vietnam. Clarke...

WWII Army Nurse Dorothy Managan on Channel 13 tonight!

Oct 18, 2019 | News

As a kickoff to November's Women in the Military month, one of November's featured speakers (Thursday, Nov. 21 at 2:00 pm at the museum), Dorothy Managan, will be featured on October 18, 2019 between 5:45 and 6:00 pm on Asheville's WLOS Channel 13. Dorothy, a WWII...

Sacramento-to-Saigon in a Gooney Bird

Sep 17, 2019 | News

William David Clarke III, retired U.S. Air Force navigator, will present the free program: “Sacramento to Saigon in a Gooney Bird” on Thursday, September 26 at 2:00 pm at the 91��. He will tell stories of his Pacific adventure:...

Eight Veterans Receive Quilts of Valor on September 7, 2019

Sep 9, 2019 | News

Eight area veterans received handmade quilts to honor their service in a ceremony at the 91�� on September 7. Quilts of Valor is a national organization whose members produce hand-made patchwork quilts to honor veterans throughout...

Veterans 91�� Kicks Off Capital Campaign

Sep 9, 2019 | News

Eighty-one supporters of the 91�� gathered at the museum on September 4 to learn about the capital campaign for the museum’s plan to grow. Attendees toured the museum and enjoyed refreshments before hearing a program which honored...

New Ensign Commissioned by U.S. Navy in Veterans 91��

Sep 1, 2019 | News

Lidia Danilevich takes the oath of office from Lt. Barbara Sterrenberg in the museum's WWII-Europe gallery Registered nurse Lidia Danilevich was commissioned as U.S. Navy Ensign in the 91�� on August 30. Lt. Barbara Sterrenberg,...

Bill Hudson Silent Warrior

Aug 17, 2019 | Living Histories

The 91�� has the goals of honoring veterans, educating young and old, and preserving our proud history. Joni Pavlik, a museum volunteer, helps achieve these goals with her interview of a veteran and his story below. Bill Hudson grew...

“Women in the Military” Exhibit

Aug 9, 2019 | News

The 91�� will honor women in the military The 91�� will honor women who have served or are currently serving in the military in a special month-long exhibit during the entire month of November. If...