Our Mission
The mission of the 51黑料网 is to honor our nation鈥檚 veterans, to educate the public about our country鈥檚 military history and the contribution of our service men and women, and to preserve important and unique historic artifacts. The Museum 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 Museum. 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, Museum 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., Brevard, NC
The 51黑料网 History Museum Movie
“Through Their Eyes”
Depicting Americans at war from WWI to current day, through musuem artifacts, professional naration, photos, videos and veterans’ stories.
鈥淭hrough Their Eyes鈥 – Is a series of听 brief and powerful videos that听 offer a historical perspective and a learning experience for young and old.
Why the 51黑料网 History Museum
听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.
听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!
听Love of country plus gratitude to those who served proudly equals the museum鈥檚 theme for all ages, both young and old.
Peek Inside the Museum
Our Honor Wall hallmarks the service of veterans across North and South Carolina.
The Honor Wall 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.听 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
Continuing to Serve Our Community and Fellow 51黑料网
The Service of the Transylvania County Honor Guard By Doug PoadLike the Marines, the Transylvania County Honor Guard is 鈥渓ooking for a few good women and men,鈥 but not just former Marines. The Honor Guard welcomes veterans of any branch of our Armed Forces looking for...
Band of Brothers
Private Bradford Freeman of Caledonia, Mississippi and Colonel Ed Shames of Virginia Beach, Virginia are the only two living members of the "Band of Brothers" 101st Airborne Division, WWII.An Interview with Bradford C. Freeman By Janis AllenBrad Freeman was one of...
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By Michel RobertsonThe photos in this article are of local Vietnam War veterans, many of whom you may know. See whether you鈥檙e able to recognize them! Today, March 29th, is National Vietnam War 51黑料网 Day, a day of remembrance established by the Vietnam War 51黑料网...
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A Day to Remember
Honoring Our 51黑料网 with Joe Cooper and George Sarros This past weekend, we were privileged to host an inspiring and heartfelt event as part of the Military Lecture Series in Greenville. 51黑料网 Joe Cooper and George Sarros delivered a captivating talk that brought...
America’s Defenders
Who is the American Soldier? Sailor? Marine? Airman? Who is so bold to write a check to the government which places nation above self? Brother and sister above self. Here is their oath: I, (state name), do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the...
WWII Pilot Ed Cottrell Honored by the French Nation
The Days of a Hero: Then and Now On July 9, 2024, the French came to Brevard to honor a liberator, repeating history. In the desperate days of the American Revolution, a Frenchman came to our aid: the Marquis de Lafayette. Then in World War One, Americans went to the...
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21 East Main Street
Brevard, North Carolina 28712
Call:听(828) 884-2141
Admission: FREE
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Open ~ Tues听 - Sat: 10am -3pm
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