We welcome you to the Broomfield Veterans Memorial Museum!
GRAND OPENING OF A NEW EXHIBIT
On May 11th, the Broomfield Veterans Memorial Museum will have a grand opening ceremony for the Iraq and Afghanistan Exhibit Room displaying our involvement in the War from 1991 including September 11th, 2001 through the current war today.
Coffee and Conversation
at the Broomfield Veterans Memorial Museum, 12 Garden Center
The Broomfield Veterans Memorial Museum will be hosting Coffee and Conversation with guest speakers from 9–11 a.m. on the second and fourth Saturday of each month. The public is invited to hear veterans share their stories over coffee and light refreshments in an informal setting at the museum.
There will be an opportunity to watch short videos, learn about the broader context of the military conflict they were engaged in, and ask questions of the speaker and other veterans. Afterwards visitors can tour the museum or research the topics discussed in the museum’s library. The talks are free of charge.
Minesweeper Operations off Iwo Jima and Okinawa
May 25th – Bennie Saindon - During WWII, as a young sailor, Bennie served on a Navy Minesweeper participating in the invasions of Iwo Jima, Okinawa and the occupation of Japan.
D-Day Remembrance
June 8th – D-Day Remembrance - As part of a special program, Harland Smith will share his story of participation in the D-Day invasion of Europe, where he commanded a small landing craft that made multiple trips landing assult forces on Omaha Beach under intense enemy fire.
Come Visit! We Are Always Changing:
Your Broomfield Veterans Memorial Museum changes on a regular basis. From long term displays, to special exhibits and projects, there is always something new and exciting at the museum!
By visiting you will enjoy expanded displays, informative exhibits, history of our local veterans, and an overview of United States military history.
Thank You!
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