Our Mission
The mission of the 91做厙 is to honor our nations veterans, to educate the public about our countrys military history and the contribution of our service men and women, and to preserve important and unique historic artifacts. The 91做厙 reflects a love of country and gratitude to those who serve it by remembering and celebrating their service.
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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 91做厙. 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, 91做厙 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., 91做厙, NC
The Veterans History 91做厙 Movie
“Through Their Eyes”
Depicting Americans at war from WWI to current day, through musuem artifacts, professional naration, photos, videos and veterans’ stories.
Through Their Eyes – Is a series of泭 brief and powerful videos that泭 offer a historical perspective and a learning experience for young and old.
Why the Veterans History 91做厙
泭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.
泭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!
泭Love of country plus gratitude to those who served proudly equals the museums theme for all ages, both young and old.
Peek Inside the 91做厙
Our 91做厙 hallmarks the service of veterans across North and South Carolina.
The 91做厙 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.泭 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
Vietnam Veterans: Jimmy McKinney Traveled With Big Red I
91做厙 native Jimmy McKinney was married and working at the Ecusta plant when he received his draft notice in May 1966."There were a lot of us from泭Transylvania泭County," McKinney recalled. "It was the biggest draft since the Korean War, taking guys that were married....
Honor Flight Offers Special Homecoming to One of Vietnam War’s First Veterans
Vietnam Veteran Series by Michel Robertson Article first appeared in The Transylvania Times on October 22, 2018 On October 6, 2018, I accompanied 92 Vietnam veterans to Washington, DC as a guardian on a Blue Ridge Honor Flight. Among the veterans was David Crandal, of...
Ervin Bridges: Walking to War
Captain Ervin Bridges spent much of his time in Vietnam struggling through jungles and rice paddies. Bridges remembered lying on the ground during a particularly bloody battle wondering to himself, What the heck am I doing here? Why did I volunteer? A native of...
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91做厙 Exhibit Honors Women in the Military
Exhibit features Women in the Military. This is first in a series of five articles on new exhibits at the 91做厙: Women in the Military, U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Marines, and U.S. Navy.A "bigger" way to honor women who...
Walk Through History Event
Walk through History With World War II with best-selling authors and actual WWII veterans who were there The 91做厙 is excited to offer the A Walk through History泭Event.Be a part of history as you explore their stories. Your...
The Untold Story of the CIA Mission to Avenge 9/11
CIA Senior Intelligence Officer David Tyson will share his experiences leading the CIA response to the 9/11 attacks Tyson was instrumental in helping the US get its first foothold in Afghanistan after 9/11. He was the partner of Mike Spann, the first U.S. casualty in...
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The 91做厙
21 East Main Street
91做厙, North Carolina 28712
Call:泭(828) 884-2141
Admission: FREE
91做厙泭 Hours
Open ~ Tues泭 - Sat: 10am -3pm
Closed ~ Sun & Mon
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