What was it like to be a soldier,
sailor, marine or airman in the military.... serving on a battle
ship
or delivering tanks to the front line. Click on the filmstrip
above to listen to the
stories of veterans who served.
The Pennsylvania Veterans Museum is a non-profit organization.
Our mission is to preserve, promote and protect the legacy and dignity of all US veterans through public display and to educate the public, especially our youth, to the experiences and history of veterans during times of war. We want to ensure
that current and future generations will understand the true
nature of war, and recognize the sacrifices made in the name
of freedom and security.
Education is our primary focus. We will further the education of our school students with an up-close and personal experience of the pivotal battles of U.S. history. We will preserve the "living history" of our veterans in a database accessible on the web and at the Museum. And we will offer a rich selection of lesson plans for the classroom or in preparation for a Museum visit.
History
The idea for the Museum can be traced to a small but dogged group of veterans who sought to preserve the concept of honor and duty to country, as well as to acknowledge the contributions of the men and women of Pennsylvania who served.
Timeline
May 30, 1999 - Media Mayor Bob McMahon and PA Governor Tom Ridge discuss the idea of involving students in Media's next Veterans Day remembrance. more...
