Valor. Patriotism. Inspiration. Influence.

Do you wish military history could be taught through the eyes of those who served? Do you want to change the way military history is taught in schools across the country? We do!

As the Pennsylvania Veterans Museum, we intend to change the way military history is being taught in schools today. We are planning events and fostering relationships that will make changes not only possible but imminent. It is about time. Finally, our students will learn the military history of our country through the eyes of those who served. Together, we can accomplish this mission. Support the patriotic. Support the inspirational. Support the PA Veterans Museum.

What we have accomplished since 2005 (Download PAVM What_we_have_accomplished.pdf for further details»):

State-supported Museum
Produced six films with lesson plans
Films/lesson plans in 400 PA school and 3,371 JROTC schools nationwide
Participated in/planned the Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony for Tuskegee Airmen on March 29, 2007
Screenings of "Women in the Military" film at Women's Memorial, Arlington, VA, the Pentagon, and the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad

What we plan to do -- (Download PAVM What_we_plan_to_do.pdf and PAVM three-year-plan for further details»):

Develop Model Curriculum. We are working with the PA Department of Education to develop a model curriculum for the teaching of history.
Support upcoming Congressional Medal Ceremony for the Women Air Force Service Pilots of WWII (WASP)
Produce and conduct Commonwealth Film and Theater Tour
Produce Film #7, Current Conflicts: Iraq and Afghanistan, Examining the past, present and future

A few of those involved in our current efforts (Download PAVM supporters.pdf for testimonials from our supporters »):

Former PA Governor Tom Ridge, former Secretary of Homeland Security, American Division Vietnam 1969
Major General Jessica L. Wright, Adjutant General, PA National Guard
Brigadier General (Ret.) John Patten, Former Adjutant Veteran Affairs, PA, 101st Airborne Division Vietnam
Joseph Torsella, Chairman of the Pennsylvania Department of Education

How you can help --

Consider being part of our children's future. For the most part, our future leaders are not learning the depths of our military history. Now is the time for us to act with unwavering valor and steadfast patriotism -- much as our soldiers, sailors, airmen, and Marines of the past and present have done, and to inspire and influence the education of our children and grandchildren. We have contribution levels ranging from $1,000 to $10,000 and enthusiastically await your help.

With highest regards,

Bob McMahon,
Chairman, PA Veterans Museum
Mayor of Media
Vietnam 1968