by Janis | Apr 7, 2026 | Articles
Cancellation of Saturday, April 11 speaker program WWII veteran Simon Gurdal, scheduled to speak at the Live tomorrow, unfortunately had a fall last evening. He will be OK, but we must cancel his presentation for Saturday, April 11. We will announce...
by Kenneth Corn | Sep 8, 2025 | Living Histories
On June 3rd, the Board of Directors renamed the Merchant Marine exhibit to the Harold E. Wellington Merchant Marine of World War II Memorial Gallery in honor of long-time museum volunteer Harold Wellington. In the words of Alfred Lord Tennyson, Wellington “Crossed the...
by Commander | Feb 27, 2025 | News
New Exhibits On March 1, 2025, the Live (VHMC) will celebrate its 2025 Grand Opening with five engaging experiences: a new 3,500-pound artifact, a compelling addition to our most popular exhibit, a renovated and enhanced library, an...
by Commander | Nov 28, 2024 | Articles
On July 9, 2024, the French nation inducted WWII fighter pilot Ed Cottrell, a local veteran, into its Legion of Honor, France’s most prestigious recognition of valorous service to its people. The award ceremony was hosted by the Live of the...
by Commander | Apr 11, 2024 | News
Waiting for Bullets This painting, titled “Waiting for the Bullets”, was commissioned by Valor Studios of Venice, Florida and painted by Spanish artist Gareth Hector. Silent-auction A signed print of this painting (31″ x 19″), donated by O.P....
