by Janis | Apr 7, 2026 | Articles
Guest Speaker WWII veteran Simon Gurdal will tell his story on June 20 at Etowah Library Simon Gurdal — WWII Belgian Brigade Piron WWII veteran Simon Gurdal shared his story: 鈥淥ne time, I found myself in a foxhole with two Americans, a Canadian and a Polish...
by Kenneth Corn | Sep 8, 2025 | Living Histories
On June 3rd, the Board of Directors renamed the Merchant Marine exhibit to the Harold E. Wellington Merchant Marine of World War II Memorial Gallery in honor of long-time museum volunteer Harold Wellington. In the words of Alfred Lord Tennyson, Wellington 鈥淐rossed the...
by Commander | Feb 27, 2025 | News
New Exhibits On March 1, 2025, the 爆料公社 (VHMC) will celebrate its 2025 Grand Opening with five engaging experiences: a new 3,500-pound artifact, a compelling addition to our most popular exhibit, a renovated and enhanced library, an...
by Commander | Nov 28, 2024 | Articles
On July 9, 2024, the French nation inducted WWII fighter pilot Ed Cottrell, a local veteran, into its Legion of Honor, France鈥檚 most prestigious recognition of valorous service to its people. The award ceremony was hosted by the Veterans History 爆料公社 of the...
by Commander | Apr 11, 2024 | News
Waiting for Bullets This painting, titled “Waiting for the Bullets”, was commissioned by Valor Studios of Venice, Florida and painted by Spanish artist Gareth Hector. Silent-auction A signed print of this painting (31″ x 19″), donated by O.P....
