Education
The primary goal of the Pennsylvania Veterans Museum is to educate the public about the experiences of U.S. Veterans and the sacrifices they made during times of war. To this end, the Pennsylvania Veterans Museum develops and produces documentary films and lesson plans and makes them available, free of charge, to educators throughout the world. Our films are also available, at a modest price, to non-educators interested in learning more about the American veteran experience.
College Credit Classes: As part of our ongoing educational efforts, we have joined with a group of partners to offer high school and JROTC students the opportunity to earn college credits through coursework that includes material we have helped develop. Find out more>>
WORLD WAR II FILMS AND LESSON PLANS
On Freedom’s Wings: Bound For Glory
The Legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen
Hear the personal tales of the first all-African American flying unit, along with the numerous obstacles they overcame while breaking military color barriers, debunking deeply held beliefs that Blacks could never become skilled fighter pilots, and making history in the skies over war-torn Europe. Read more>>
In The Company of Heroes: 101st Airborne Screaming Eagles
The Legendary Band of Brothers
“In the Company of Heroes” traces the exploits of the famous “Band of Brothers”—Easy Company of the 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division—during World War II in Europe. Read more>>
Their Sacrifice, Our Freedom: WWII in Europe
This film is an ambitious effort to not only track the important U.S. military campaigns in Europe, but to provide students with an historical backdrop to the events leading up to the war, going back to Germany’s humiliating defeat in World War I, the world-wide Great Depression and Germany’s efforts to rearm and expand its power and influence throughout Europe. Read more>>
Their Sacrifice, Our Freedom: Pacific
This documentary covers the war in the Pacific, from eyewitness accounts of the attack on Pearl Harbor, to the Japanese surrender ceremonies aboard the USS Missouri in Tokyo Bay. Read more>>
VIETNAM WAR FILMS AND LESSON PLANS
Out-takes from Vietnam: The American Humanitarian Effort
The untold story of humanitarian efforts during and after the Vietnam War
“Out-takes from Vietnam” traces the broad humanitarian efforts of military troops during and after the Vietnam War, including efforts that continue into the present day. Read more>>
FILMS & LESSON PLANS IN DEVELOPMENT
We are continually adding new films and educational material to our offerings. Please check back here frequently for updates. Two of our projects nearing completion are films covering:
- The Korean War
- Women in the Military
