ABOVE: Bob House speaks with tour of students at the Vermilion County War Museum on Veterans Day.
The Vermilion County War Museum was once again busy on Veterans Day, with student visitors and visitors of all ages. The museum’s Larry Weatherford says it’s important to explain the strength of Vermilion County’s History.
Volunteers J.C. Switzer (1st picture) and Dane Hemker (third picture) explain items on display at Vermilion Co War Museum.
AUDIO: Well we like for them to just look at each era, and realize that America’s history dating back for 250 years has always been represented by people from Vermilion County, even dating back to the French and Indian War. So something particular we always like to show is our Medal of Honor Room. And that’s where people really get excited, because we have the highest number of Medal of Honor recipients of any county in the United State per capita.
Admission at the Vermilion County War Museum through this Saturday, November 14th will be free, thanks to the sponsorship of the Villas of Holly Brook. The hours are Noon to 4 PM.
