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

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

French Légion d'honneur Medal 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. This is the highest merit bestowed by the French government “based on exemplary...

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Veterans Day Dance

Veterans Day Dance

Members of American Legion Post 88, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4309, and the Veterans History Museum of the Carolinas have joined forces to honor all veterans with a night of food, fellowship, and dancing on Veterans Day in Brevard, North Carolina.  Larry...

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James M. Scott’s New Book,  Black Snow

James M. Scott’s New Book, Black Snow

James M. Scott to speak on is new book, Black Snow, November 2, 2022 in Brevard James M. Scott, the author of the recently released Black Snow: Curtis LeMay, the Firebombing of Tokyo, and the Road to the Atomic Bomb, will speak on Nov. 2 at the Transylvania County...

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Viewing History “Through Their Eyes”

Viewing History “Through Their Eyes”

“Through Their Eyes: The History of American at War from 1917 through the Global War on Terror.” By Michel RobertsonSave the date, November 1, 2022  The Veterans History Museum of the Carolinas is proud to announce an exciting addition to their galleries: “Through...

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Join the U.S. Marines’ 247th Birthday Celebration!

Join the U.S. Marines’ 247th Birthday Celebration!

It's the The U.S. Marine Corps 247th birthday The U.S. Marine Corps invites you to help celebrate its 247th birthday.Date: November 10th, 2022Time: 5pm untilLocation: The new Ecusta Brewing, on Ecusta Road. This is a very important day for all Marines who have served...

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Winning the European Skies of WWII

Winning the European Skies of WWII

On Thursday, September 8, at 2:00 p.m., Lt. Col. Bob Wilkerson, U.S. Air Force (Ret.), pictured here in his Blue Ridge Honor Flight shirt, will present the free program “Winning the European Skies of WWII.” The presentation will be held at the Transylvania County...

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Growth at the Museum Attracts National Attention

Growth at the Museum Attracts National Attention

Museum attracts National attention and has hosted 20,000+ visitors from 48 states and 26 countries Since its October 2016 opening in the lobby of the former Aethelwold Hotel, the Veterans History Museum of the Carolinas has hosted 20,000+ visitors from 48 states and...

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My U-2 Years…Dancing with the Dragon Lady

My U-2 Years…Dancing with the Dragon Lady

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...

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The Veterans History Museum of the Carolinas
21 East Main Street
Brevard, North Carolina 28712
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