VETERANS EVENT

 

 

Saturday, November 8   1-4 PM

An afternoon of activities for both adults and children to celebrate and honor our region's veterans. Following the Bowling Green Veterans Day Parade, all are invited to join us. The Kentucky Museum will be open from 9AM-4PM, with three floors of exhibits. While here, be sure to visit our newest exhibit, Sonic Landscape. 

 

 

WWI & II Artifacts  1-1:30, 2:00-2:30, 3:00-3:30 PM 

Join Collections Manager Bryan Morey and see items from our extensive collection including: uniforms, weaponry, military gear, battlefield souvenirs, photos, correspondence, and more.

 

ONLINE WALL OF HONOR 1-4 PM

Click here for the new Wall of Honor website. Southcentral Kentucky veterans, or their descendants, submit photos and complete a brief information form to be included on the website. Submit now, or at the event here will be a station where a staff member will  scan your photo and assist with completion of form. 

 

VETERANS GROUPS   1-4PM 

Several veterans groups will have tables distributing information about programs and services including:

• WKU Military Services 
• WKU Veterans Upward Bound 

 

CHILDREN'S ACTIVITIES    1-4 PM

• Create a "Thank You" card for veterans and deployed troops
• Coloring table
• Historical writing 
  • Children will see correspondence from soldiers in the American Revolution and Civil War, and write their own letters with quills and steel points. 
• Pack a haversack 

 

SERVICE CAKES/ LIGHT REFRESHMENTS 1-4 PM

Each service branch will be represented with their own cake. After a photo, all cakes will be cut and served to attendees along with punch. 

• Army
• Marine Corps
• Navy
• Air Force
• Coast Guard 

 

SPEAKERS