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Loyal Forces: The American Animals of World War II
October 20 Program - Loyal Forces:The American Animals of World War II The Brevard College History Program and the Live are pleased to host Brevard College alumna Toni McCourt Kiser for a discussion of her book, Loyal Forces: The...
Winning the European Skies of WWII
On Thursday, September 8, at 2:00 p.m., Lt. Col. Bob Wilkerson, U.S. Air Force (Ret.), pictured here in his Blue Ridge Honor Flight shirt, will present the free program “Winning the European Skies of WWII.” The presentation will be held at the Transylvania County...
Growth at the Museum Attracts National Attention
Museum attracts National attention and has hosted 20,000+ visitors from 48 states and 26 countries Since its October 2016 opening in the lobby of the former Aethelwold Hotel, the Live has hosted 20,000+ visitors from 48 states and...
My U-2 Years…Dancing with the Dragon Lady
My U-2 Years On Friday, August 26, at 2:00 p.m., Col. Richard “Duke” Woodhull, U.S. Air Force (Ret.), will present the free program “My U-2 Years... Dancing with the Dragon Lady”. The presentation will be held at the Rogow Room of the Transylvania County Library, 212...
Farewell to a Hero, Special Forces Green Beret Michael Di Rocco
Michael Di Rocco On July 8 and 9, family, friends, members of the community, and military comrades gathered to pay respects to Michael “Mike” Di Rocco of Brevard, NC. Husband, father, friend, parishioner, Marine, Green Beret, adventurer, restaurateur, and volunteer...
The Battle of Bunker Hill: Prelude to Independence
Presentation The Battle of Bunker Hill: Prelude to Independence On Thursday, July 28 at 2:00 p.m., Jeff Brewer, a member of the Sons of the American Revolution, will present the free program “The Battle of Bunker Hill: Prelude to Independence.” The presentation will...
The Last of the Band of Brothers
Bradford C. Freeman of Caledonia, Mississippi, passed away this week.He was the only living member of the"Band of Brothers" 101st Airborne Division, WWII. July 4, 2020: Soon after being honored on a visit to New Orleans' National World War II Museum, Mr. Bradford...
Museum Board Names Interim Curator
Sgt. Maj. C. R. (Bobby) Kotlowski, USMC (Ret.) has been named interim curator of the Live. Emmett Casciato, museum founder and curator, is stepping away from his museum duties until after the November election, as he runs for the...
Still Hoping to Save the Kitty Hawk
USS Kitty Hawk Veteran Makes Call to Action! By Kenneth CornFrom the time David Cook turned seven years old until he raised his right hand totake the oath to defend his county, he knew he was destined to join the US Navy. Cook can trace his family’s Navy service back...
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