Join over a dozen local Vietnam War veterans in an all-day symposium as they recount their experiences from 60 years ago. Learn what the war was really like from the men and women who were there.
SPECIAL FEATURED SPEAKER:
Marine Aviator Lt. Col. Orson Swindle III
Shot down over North Vietnam •Cellmate with John McCain
in the infamous “Hanoi Hilton” POW camp for six years
SATURDAY, MARCH 22, 2025
9 A.M. – 4 P.M.
Free Admission
Broomfield Civic Auditorium
Sponsored by the Veterans Museum Broomfield & The City & County of Broomfield
Upcoming Vietnam War Talks – Veterans’ Experiences and History
February 22: Lou Marucheau, a former Swift Boat officer in the U.S. Navy, will discuss his Vietnam tour (1969–1970) in the Mekong Delta, highlighting the transition of U.S. naval forces to the South Vietnamese Navy.
March 8: Stuart Goldstein, a former Fleet Marine Medic, will share his experiences supporting a Vietnamese hospital in Hoi An through a powerful video essay with images and music from the era.
March 15: Matt Ake, a retired Air Force Lieutenant Colonel, will present a historical overview of Vietnam to set the stage for the March Vietnam War Symposium.
These talks are part of the 2025 Coffee and Conversation series, focusing on Vietnam veterans
Due to the extension of the train display, Matt’s talk was rescheduled for February 8th. Thanks to all for understanding and being flexible.
Check out the new Model Train exhibit at the Museum starting Thursday, Jan. 28th. It won’t be ‘in the station’ for long, so be sure to come soon. Presented in partnership with the Colorado Toy Train Foundation.
January 28th, 30th, and February 1st.
Stop by 10 am – 2 pm (Tues & Thurs) and 9 am – 3 pm (Sat.)
Saturday, Jan. 11 will be the Museum’s Annual Meeting from 9am – 11am. Celebrate our great year in 2024 and look forward to 2025 as you learn about the Museum’s plans for the future. We’ll see you there!
Happy Holidays to all! The Museum will close to the public at noon on Dec. 21 and will be closed for the holidays until Thursday, January 2. Here’s to a great 2024 and we’ll see you in 2025!
7 December – In commemoration of the 83rd Anniversary of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, a special presentation will tell the story of battleship USS West Virginia (BB-48) and two local residents, Albert (Pete) Peterson and Donald Seibold who served on the battleship. Pete was on the battleship when it was sunk at Pearl Harbor, and Don joined the ship for its return to service at the Battle of Leyte Gulf (Philippines), continuing to the end of the war. We will have the daughters of both Pete and Don join us to talk about their fathers. Be there at 10am!
It’s that time of year! Bring your donations for Christmas Stockings for Veterans to the Broomfield Veterans Museum (12 Garden Center) prior to Dec. 7. Donation ideas include individually wrapped candies, snacks, puzzle books, games, and socks and other small clothing items. Coordinated by Broomfield American Legion Post 58, Beth Skinner Realty, and Broomfield Veteran Support Alliance.
This Saturday, 23 November – Don Cygan and Mike Fellows will give a talk highlighting the upcoming 80th Anniversary of the start of the Battle of the Bulge on 16 December 1944. Focus of their talk will tell the story of how determined resistance by a platoon of Infantry, in the 99th Division, and scattered combat engineers of the 291st and 51st Engineer battalions thwarted quick German access to key roads and bridges to the northwest which they counted on for success.
