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My U-2 Years…Dancing with the Dragon Lady

Aug 2, 2022 | Guest Speaker Program

My U-2 Years On Friday, August 26, at 2:00 p.m., Col. Richard “Duke” Woodhull, U.S. Air Force (Ret.), will present the free program “My U-2 Years... Dancing with the Dragon Lady”. The presentation will be held at the Rogow Room of the Transylvania County Library, 212...

Farewell to a Hero, Special Forces Green Beret Michael Di Rocco

Jul 28, 2022 | Living Histories

Michael Di Rocco On July 8 and 9, family, friends, members of the community, and military comrades gathered to pay respects to Michael “Mike” Di Rocco of Brevard, NC. Husband, father, friend, parishioner, Marine, Green Beret, adventurer, restaurateur, and volunteer...

The Battle of Bunker Hill: Prelude to Independence

Jul 12, 2022 | Guest Speaker Program

Presentation The Battle of Bunker Hill: Prelude to Independence On Thursday, July 28 at 2:00 p.m., Jeff Brewer, a member of the Sons of the American Revolution, will present the free program “The Battle of Bunker Hill: Prelude to Independence.” The presentation will...

The Last of the Band of Brothers

Jul 7, 2022 | Living Histories

Bradford C. Freeman of Caledonia, Mississippi, passed away this week.He was the only living member of the"Band of Brothers" 101st Airborne Division, WWII. July 4, 2020: Soon after being honored on a visit to New Orleans' National World War II ��Ϲ��, Mr. Bradford...

��Ϲ�� Board Names Interim Curator

Jun 24, 2022 | News

Sgt. Maj. C. R. (Bobby) Kotlowski, USMC (Ret.) has been named interim curator of the ��Ϲ��. Emmett Casciato, museum founder and curator, is stepping away from his museum duties until after the November election, as he runs for the...

Still Hoping to Save the Kitty Hawk

Jun 20, 2022 | Living Histories

USS Kitty Hawk Veteran Makes Call to Action! By Kenneth CornFrom the time David Cook turned seven years old until he raised his right hand totake the oath to defend his county, he knew he was destined to join the US Navy. Cook can trace his family’s Navy service back...

A Soldier’s Pride

Jun 2, 2022 | Guest Speaker Program

The Story of Soldier’s Pride Award-winning quilter, quilting teacher, and author Karen L. Dever, a resident of Mt. Holly, N.J., will be in Brevard to present her program, “The Story of Soldier’s Pride” on Tuesday, June 14 from 11am to noon. Sponsored by the Veterans...

Our Fallen on Memorial Day: Parade and Ceremony 2022

May 25, 2022 | News

Join Transylvania County Citizens to Honor Our Fallen on Memorial Day: Parade and Ceremony Monday, May 30Parade at 9:00 AMCeremony at 10:00 AM The American Legion is sponsoring a parade to honor our fallen heroes and Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 30. Hosted by...

WWII Merchant Mariners Awarded Congressional Gold Medal at U.S. Capitol

May 24, 2022 | News

102-year-old Charlie Mills of Pearland, TX, holds up the Congressional Gold Medal at the U.S. Capitol.WASHINGTON — Merchant Mariners, elected officials, and senior military leaders gathered at the U.S. Capital in Washington D.C. for the Congressional Gold Medal...