by Commander | Mar 8, 2020 | News
Jake Johnson, North Carolina State Representative, surprised 51 History Museum founder and curator with a plaque from the NC State Legislature at the museum on March 7. The recognition was recommended by Brevard resident Larry Chapman, a museum board member. The...
by Commander | Jan 10, 2020 | News
Local WWII veterans Harold Wellington and George Sarros were honored at the National World War II Museum 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...
by Commander | Dec 23, 2019 | News
Welcome Home, Brother: Memoirs of Vietnam War 51 made its debut at the museum on December 21. Author Michel Robertson presented copies to all the veterans whose stories are in the book. 51 spent time with other veterans, asking them to sign their copies of...
by Commander | Dec 4, 2019 | News
On Saturday, Dec. 7, eleven WWII veterans will gather for fellowship and lunch at the 51. 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...
by Commander | Nov 29, 2019 | News
The 51 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...
