While it started as a museum to honor World War II veterans, the museum has expanded to include conflicts from the Civil War forward and serviceman from all branches of service. Visit us to learn more about the heroic men and women who have served our country in times of war and peace.
Through programming and educational outreach we meet our mission of preserving the memories of America’s military history and facilitating the stories of veterans for the benefit and education of generations to come.
You can also watch a livestream of our Coffee and Conversation presentations on our YouTube channel.
On 13 September at 10am, Fred Martin will give a presentation on “Colorado Heroes of the India-China War: Flying the Hump,” relating the stories and Fred’s research into Colorado WWII veterans who served in the often- overlooked China-Burma-India theater.
On August 23 at 10am– Terry Barnhart and Michael Keuthen will speak about the Battle of Oberkirchen, fought in Germany in April of 1945. Terry has spent many years researching his father’s role as an infantryman in the 9th Infantry Division fighting in the Ruhr Pocket during the closing months of WWII in Europe. Michael was born 1960 in the Ruhr area in the federal state of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. He served two years in the German armed forces (Bundeswehr) and then studied forestry. Michael assisted Terry in his research of the Battle of Oberkirchen, leading the two to become known as the “War History Brothers.”
Coming Saturday, August 9---David Barrett is a WWII historian and author. On this 80th anniversary of the dropping of atomic bombs on Japan, David will talk about his book, “140 Days to Hiroshima: The Story of Japan’s Last Chance to Avert Armageddon.” David was also the producer and consultant on a two hour documentary titled “Heroes of the Sky: The Mighty Eighth Air Force,” which aired as on National Geographic in 2020.