Schedule:
Flags of Forgotten Soldiers Display
Where: Walkway Terrace near Main Entrance
What: The Department of Veterans Affairs reports that every 72 minutes, a servicemember takes their own life. This moving display of 140 U.S. flags calls attention to the fact that 140 veterans are lost to suicide every week. FREE to the public.
Save a Life: Blood Drive
10 am-3 pm
Where: Southeast Lawn
What: Like soldiers did 100 years ago, you can do your civic and patriotic duty by donating blood to support those in need. Appointments are Requested to donate at this blood drive; walk-ins will be accepted.'
WW1USA Amateur Radio Station
Where: Onsite
What: The Museum and Memorial is teaming with area amateur radio operators to remotely host special event station WW1USA. During this time, station operators will contact hundreds of other amateur radio operators across the world. Are you a short-wave radio operator? Join us! FREE to the Public.
Vietnam Era Bell UH-1 Iroquois “Huey” Helicopter Display
Where: U-shaped Drive
What: The Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter #243 will provide an iconic Bell UH-1 Iroquois “Huey” helicopter for people to climb aboard and inspect. Free to the public.
