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We’re excited to announce the debut of the 1943 Willys Jeep, set in the scene of the APO (American Post Office), with soldiers arriving in hopes of getting mail from home.

Education

We are the center for educating all ages through stories and exhibits. Treat your group of students, veterans, family members, or club members to a personalized tour of our galleries, enjoying the stories, artifacts, and photos on display.

 

 

 

HONOR

We best honor all service members by telling their stories and remembering their sacrifices.

 

 

Support

Your generous donation will enable future generations to understand the how the sacrifices of military service members preserve our freedom and way of life, as we honor these patriots and educate young and old.

 

 

Our Mission

The mission of the Veterans History Museum of the Carolinas is to honor our nation’s veterans, to educate the public about our country’s 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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Museum Hours

Hours of Operation:
Tuesday – Saturday – 11am to 3pm

Admission: FREE

November 3-4, 2023

Walk through History Event

With World War II and Women in the Military

“Through Their Eyes” – Is a series of  brief and powerful videos that  offer a historical perspective and a learning experience for young and old.

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

Mike’s courage, patriotism, loyalty, service, love of adventure, kindness, sense of humor, and devotion to church and family live within us

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The Highest French Honor Comes to D-Day Veteran in Brevard

On December 7, U.S. Navy D-Day Veteran George Sarros will be given the French Légion d’honneur Medal by Consul General of France, Anne-Laure Dèsjonqueres, in a public ceremony at Brevard’s courthouse gazebo at 1:00 PM. This is the highest merit bestowed by the French government “based on a recipient’s exemplary services rendered to France.”

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Why the Veterans History Museum

 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.

 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!

 Love of country plus gratitude to those who served proudly equals the museum’s 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.  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

It came without warning.

It came without warning.

It Came Without Warning By Tech. Sgt. Brian Christiansen, USAF (Ret.)April 27, 2011 – Kabul, Afghanistan My office sits behind a 60-person auditorium on the second floor of what looks like an old hanger. Our office could have been a projection room and storage area...

Black Hawk Upside Down – John Hallimore

Black Hawk Upside Down – John Hallimore

Picture above: A buddy wearing goofy glasses with Sgt. HallimoreBlackhawk Unit- 7th Armored Squadron (Air)First Cavalry – Attached to the 1st Aviation BrigadeVINH LONG, VIETNAM  As a teenager I often had a reoccurring dream which I hoped would never end; in the...

News

Veterans Offer Thoughts About Honoring Those We’ve Lost

Veterans Offer Thoughts About Honoring Those We’ve Lost

WSPA-TV Interviews Veterans History Museum of the Carolinas Volunteers WSPA-TV from Spartanburg took the opportunity to honor veterans during day one of Brevard’s White Squirrel Weekend. United States Air Force Veterans Art Cole, Ed Cottrell, and Jim Schenfield were...

Museum and Church Honor National Guard Unit’s Deployment

Museum and Church Honor National Guard Unit’s Deployment

Deploying to the Middle East After learning that the Brevard National Guard Reserves Unit 3rd Platoon, 812th AG Company is deploying to the Middle East for one year, the Veterans History Museum and Anchor Baptist Church teamed up to show their appreciation by throwing...

New Video Series

“A Night at the Muesum”

Now available on our Youtube channel 

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The Veterans History Museum of the Carolinas
21 East Main Street
Brevard, North Carolina 28712
Call: (828) 884-2141
Admission: FREE

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