by Commander | Feb 27, 2025 | News
New Exhibits On March 1, 2025, the Veterans History Museum of the Carolinas (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’s most prestigious recognition of valorous service to its people. The award ceremony was hosted by the Veterans History Museum 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....
by Commander | Mar 21, 2024 | Articles
Every Year on March 1 is designated Joe Cooper Day in Brevard WWII and Korean War veteran Joe Cooper holds up his key to the City of Brevard, celebrating the 2nd Annual Joe Cooper Day in Brevard. Mayor Maureen Copelof (right) presented the key as Cooper’s niece,...
by Janis | Sep 30, 2023 | Living Histories
The Battle of Okinawa He served as Rifleman in the 184th Rgt., fighting in the last battle of World War II, the Battle of Okinawa. Brevard resident James Milton Fletcher served in the U.S. Army Reserves from June 6, 1944 to December 1956. He was serving in Okinawa...
