THE FOLLOWING IS A VERMILION COUNTY WAR MUSEUM RELEASE
The Vermilion County War Museum will honor members of each branch of the Military again this year on Armed Forces Day, which is Saturday, May 20th. Hours are 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m., and admission will be free.
“Our Allied Troops collection has just been expanded with the addition of rare British Paratrooper Uniforms from World War II,” according to Larry Weatherford, Events Coordinator for the Museum. “Along with the uniforms, we have weapons, accoutrements and artifacts to complement the collection. We’re excited that Board Member and Volunteer Ron Bolser was able to acquire this unique collection for our newest exhibit.”
There will be Living History presenters and re-enactors representing the Revolutionary War, Civil War, World War I, World War II and Vietnam eras.
Weatherford said, “This year, we’re expanding our perspective on the families at home during military action. And we’re focusing on women in the military as well. We feel like this will bring things to a more personal approach and come closer to home for many of our non-military visitors.”
Museum President James Kouzmanoff said. “We’re also planning to have some military vehicles on display including a newly restored World War II/Korean War era Jeep that belongs to a local veteran.”
Tara Auter, a member of the Board of Directors commented that, “We always need volunteers in various capacities, and again this year, Fred Rinehart and J.C. Switzer will have a table set up for those who are interested in finding out about opportunities and/or to become a member of the War Museum Society.”
The Museum is located at 307 North Vermilion Street in Danville adjacent to the Danville Public Library. Parking is available on the lots north and east of the building. The Museum entrance is at the rear of the building.
