On the 20th anniversary 9/11, we remember those we have lost. Nearly three thousand civilians and almost 400 first responders were killed. Over the next twenty years, more than 7074 U.S. troops were killed fighting the War on Terror. Among those killed in action were nine soldiers from St. Charles County Missouri. • Travis Lyle Salle Patriquin […]
Since 2001, more than 7000 U.S. Troops have been killed fighting the War on Terror. Nine were from St. Charles County. We honor those all those soldiers who gave their lives to protect our freedom. God Bless and protect our troops.
Our hearts are heavy with the news from Afganistan. The Thursday attack on 26-AUGUST outside the Hamid Karzai International Airport Kabul, Afghanistan, killed 13 U.S. service members supporting Operation Freedom’s Sentinel. There were 11 Marines, 1 Navy corpsman and 1 Army soldier killed as the result of an enemy attack while supporting non-combatant evacuation operations. The […]
Our hearts are heavy with the news from Afganistan. The Thursday attack outside the Hamid Karzai International Airport Kabul, Afghanistan, killed 13 U.S. service members supporting Operation Freedom’s Sentinel. There were 11 Marines, 1 Navy corpsman and 1 Army soldier killed as the result of an enemy attack while supporting non-combatant evacuation operations. Lance Corporal Jared […]
We often say the museum success is because of the help of our generous community. The museum has many heroes. Not only those whose service to our country we honor, but those that serve in our community. Two such heroes are Bill and Deb Hennessey. One month ago, they decided to host a golf tournament to benefit the […]
On Tuesday, 27-JULY, the Museum honored Korean War Veterans and their families. The Korean War is often referred to as the “Forgotten War.” Nearly 40,000 American soldiers lost their life in Korean including seven from St. Charles County. It is important that our Korean War Veterans and their sacrifices are never forgotten. Click on the […]
This museum would not be here without the generous support of a wonderful community. We are grateful to the local businesses that made this happen. Would your business like to be a part of something special? Please contact the museum at 636-294-2657. Here is what our visitors say about the museum: Very different military museum. This is one […]
Today we welcomed members of the Boone Trail and St. Louis C3 Corvette Clubs to the museum. The Corvette is considered by many to be the consummate American Sports Car. The others don’t know better right? Thank to both clubs and those Corvette owners that made the day special.
At the Heritage and Freedom Fest on July 3rd in O’Fallon Missouri, the St. Charles County Veterans Museum won 1st place for “Most Patriotic Float.” Of course, what could be more patriotic than a float load of veterans from World War II, Korea, Vietnam, and the Iraqi Freedom and the Persian Gulf Wars. Here are […]
Today, there are 1.8 million living women Veterans. Women Veterans have achieved amazing successes in the military. They’ve become four-star generals, commanded ships, earned medals of honor, and piloted space shuttles. They’ve served our country with courage, loyalty and pride. After they have taken off their uniforms, they continue to serve as leaders of non-profits, […]