News & Events

Upcoming Events

November 8, 2008 - Beginning at 10:45 a.m., at the museum site on Hwy 180, there will be a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the new Contemplation Garden, followed by a Dedication Ceremony for the new Camp Holloway Memorial Wall that has been built in the garden.  The Patriot Guard Riders will attend.  A crowd is expected, so come early.  BYOB and bring your lawn chairs - seating and parking is very limited.  Breakfast burritos available from 8:00 - 10:00.  Lunch will be available after the ceremonies.    

November 8, 2008 - Veterans Day Parade, Weatherford, TX.

 

Press Releases

Click on the links below to view the press releases. Printable versions (PDF) of the press releases are available on the individual release pages.

8/22/2008	Vietnam Veteran UH-1D makes Final “Flight”	Vietnam-era helicopter added to museum site - Hoist the Huey! Party
5/21/2008	"Flying Thunder" Comes to Mineral Wells	Four Vietnam-era helicopters visit Mineral Wells
4/15/2008	Camp Holloway Wall Replica Progresses Toward Dedication Ceremony	Volunteers from 52nd Combat Aviation Battalion continue work on their replica of the Camp Holloway Wall originally built in Pleiku
11/20/2007	Art Collection Grows	Museum's Art Collection Continues to Grow
11/15/2007	Holloway & Vietnam Wall Gardens	Camp Holloway Memorial Wall & Vietnam Wall Gardens to be added to site
9/15/2007	Memorial Bricks	First Memorial Bricks Laid in Meditation Garden
3/13/2007	Garden Project	Meditation Garden and Parking Lot Will Be First Projects on museum site
1/2/2007	Museum Acquires Mysterious Painting	Eerie painting by an unknown artist donated by Mac Shafer, Shafer Oil and Gas Properties, Mineral Wells, in remembrance of his parents, Marilyn and Arthur Jack Shafer
8/16/2006	Museum to Host TRIPWIRE	An Exhibition of Vietnam Veterans' Art At Weatherford College Fine Arts Center
3/24/2006	Museum Acquires Second UH-1H	The National Vietnam War Museum took delivery of its second UH-1H with a Vietnam pedigree; serial number 68-16376.
1/27/2006	Crew Chief Reunites with His UH-1H	Mark Hostetler of Indianapolis, IN, crew chief of aircraft 70-15707 during the last half of 1972 reunites 34 Years later in Mineral Wells, TX.
11/7/2005	Museum Acquires OH-6A	OH-6A serial number 70-17331, a veteran of Vietnam service has been donated by veteran 1st Cavalry Division pilot.
4/15/2005	Military Order of World Wars becomes Museum Sponsor	Announces charter sponsorship of the museum by the Military Order of World Wars
10/13/2004	Museum Acquires UH-1H	UH-1H serial number 70-15707, a veteran of Vietnam service is now the most significant asset to support future museum exhibits
8/3/2004	Museum Site Dedicated	A report on the activities at the museum site dedication ceremony including the participants and visitors.
7/3/2004	Admiral Lair's Speech	Text of the keynote address by Rear Admiral Jim Lair, USN, Retired, at the museum site dedication ceremony.
7/3/2004	Government officials' greetings read at the dedication ceremony (various)	Text of messages from the following: Texas Governor Rick Perry, Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison, Senator John Cornyn, Representative Kay Granger
7/3/2004	Texas Sen. Estes' Resolution	Text of the resolution introduced in the State Senate by BOV member Craig Estes
5/20/2004	Museum Acquires Additional Artifacts	Announces acquisition of an M35A2, 2-1/2 ton truck by the museum, and the planned Museum land dedication ceremony.
10/15/2003	Museum Board of Visitors Continues to Expand	Welcomes BG James T. Spivey, Jr., USAR, Retired, to the Board of Visitors and provides a brief biography.
8/12/2003	Museum Board of Visitors Continues to Expand	Welcomes General John T. Chain, USAF, Retired, to the Board of Visitors and provides a brief biography.
2/16/2003	Museum Board of Visitors Continues to Expand	Welcomes former Secretary of the Navy James Webb to the Board of Visitors and provides a brief biography.
2/15/2003	State Senator Joins Board of Visitors	Welcomes State Senator Craig Estes to the Board of Visitors and provides a brief biography.
2/11/2003	Museum Friends Announce Spring Fundraiser	Announcement of Friends of the Museum fundraising event, with location, date, time, and ticket prices, as well as the planned Program.
2/3/2003	Museum adds Sponsor, Board of Visitors Member	Announcement of sponsorship by Fort Worth Chapter MOWW and appointment of BG Nathan Vail to the Board of Visitors. Includes a brief biography of BG Vail.
9/21/2002	Museum Financial Status Confirmed	Final IRS granting of 501(c) (3) status and auditors' report details.
9/21/2002	Museum Adds New Fundraising Method	Introduces the freestanding donation kiosk concept for fundraising efforts.
9/21/2002	Museum's Sponsorships Increase	Welcomes new sponsors VVA State of Louisiana and RVN Air Force Veterans of Ft. Worth.
4/15/2002	Congressman Sam Johnson (R-TX) joins the museum Board of Visitors	Welcomes Rep. Johnson to the Board of Visitors and provides a brief biography.
4/3/2002	Museum Plan Moves Forward	Details the contracting with Holcomb and Associates for assistance in developing a major fundraising campaign, and with Southwest Museum Services for design concepts.
7/14/2001	Local TV Coverage	Text of a news report aired on WFAA-TV (Channel 8, Dallas-Ft. Worth) on July 13, about the museum project.
3/22/2001	Senator McCain Supports Museum	Announcement of Sen. John McCain's Public Service Announcement on behalf of the museum.
10/30/2000	Premiere a Success	Describes the activities associated with the video premiere. Recognizes the sponsors of video production and the authors who participated in the accompanying authors' reception.
10/10/2000	"Flight Line: The Army Helicopter Pilots of Vietnam" Premiere to be In Fort Worth, Texas, 29 October 2000	Announcement of the premiere of this video detailing location, time, and ticket prices.
6/22/2000	"Good Morning Vietnam" New Board of Visitors Members	Biographical sketches of the museum's first three Board of Visitors members.
4/20/2000	Museum Marks Another Milestone - Land is Now Owned Outright	Announcement of "mortgage burning" party at the museum property. Land purchase was completed in 1 year.
1/21/2000	Mineral Wells Airport Lands Museum Office	Announcement of museum office and gift shop at Mineral Wells Airport
10/1/1999	Museum Expands Affiliations - Establishes Board of Visitors	Describes the function of the Board of Visitors and provides a brief identification of the first three members: Mr. Adrian Cronauer, MG Victor Hugo Jr., and Col. Michael E. Williams. Identifies the initial Sponsoring organizations of the museum.
5/14/1999	Museum Incorporates Under New Name - Closes on Property	Describes the approval of the museum incorporation and the corporate name. Describes the property purchased as the site of the museum.
4/17/1999	Museum Effort is Gaining Momentum	Includes update and expansion of the Themes, as well as introduction of the "Landowner" concept to raise the funds to purchase a suitable piece of property.
9/3/1998	National Vietnam War Museum Planned for North Texas	Overview of the project to include the history of the project, planned themes, and reason for site selection.

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