On Sunday December, the St. Charles County Veterans Museum officially rang in the Christmas season. We participated in the annual Wentzville Christmas parade. It was our third year and by far, the most pleasant weather. Our 1959 Willy’s led our float in the parade. We’re very grateful for the warm welcome afforded our veterans by the Wentzville community. We are […]
This year marks the 80th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor. It is estimated there are fewer than 20 survivors still alive in 2020. The attack killed 2,403 service members and wounded 1,178 more. Six U.S. ships were sunk. Additionally, 169 U.S. Navy and Army Air Corps planes were destroyed. Civilians were also in danger. […]
This year marks the 80th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor. It is estimated there are fewer than 20 survivors still alive. The attack killed 2,403 service members and wounded 1,178 more. Six U.S. ships were sunk. Additionally, 169 U.S. Navy and Army Air Corps planes were destroyed. Civilians were also in danger. There were […]
Toys for Tots at the Museum You have been very generous! The Toys for Tots Drive ends Thursday, December 9th. Bring your new, unused toy to the museum next week. Your donation of a toy helps less fortunate children throughout our area experience the joy of Christmas.
The St. Charles County Veterans Museum is kid approved! Welcome to another tour of the museum by Maddie and Andrew. Today, Maddie and Andrew learned a little bit about Vietnam. Bring the kids to the museum soon…Remember the museum features “touchables” “wearables”and a tent to explore. The tent is full of authentic artifacts from WWII. And don’t forget […]
Armistice Day 1918 On the 11th month, the 11th day, the 11th hour in 1918, World War I ended. In 1954, Congress passed the bill that President Eisenhower signed proclaiming November 11th as Veterans Day. PVT Paul Cyrus Rhoads captured the jubilation of our troops in his diary while stationed in France. The Great War had ended. Our […]
The St. Charles County Veterans Museum is kid approved! Welcome to another tour of the museum by Maddie and Andrew. Today, Maddie and Andrew remind us not every soldier comes home for the holidays. Maddie encourages us to become pen pals with a deployed soldier. You can always drop off letters to soldiers at the museum. Bring the […]
The St. Charles County Veterans Museum is kid approved! Or at least approved by Maddie and Andrew (Drew). There is so much to learn at the museum. The museum features a “please touch” and “go inside” tent full of authentic artifacts from WWII. Our Wall of Honor features the names and stories of local neighbors and friends killed in […]
The O’Fallon Ambassador the Year award is awarded to the citizen or group who has had a positive impact through their outstanding representation of the city. The recipient is not an active city volunteer. The award is for service benefiting the community and beyond. On October 1st, the St. Charles County Veterans Museum was named the City of […]
The United States National POW/MIA Recognition Day is observed across the nation on the third Friday of September each year. In 2021, the Day of Recognition is observed today 17-SEPTEMBER. Americans take the time to remember those who were prisoners of war (POW) and those who are missing in action (MIA), as well as their families. […]