Miami Valley Veterans Museum

05/30/2026

Ted Jones, President of the Miami Valley Veterans Museum, and museum Curator, John Bankowitz, accept an appreciation plaque from the Vietnam Veterans of America. Presenting the plaque for the VVA is American Legion Post 200 Commander Paul Mussolino. Miami Valley Veterans Museum was instrumental in helping the Vietnam Veterans of America raise more than $1,000 for their programs.

05/30/2026

Mark Schutzinger, VFW Post Commander, Huber Heights, presents a $5,000 check to Ted Jones, Casey Kingham, Mitch Fogle, and Gary Kildow to support the Miami Valley Veterans Museum. The funds will go towards supporting the museum's various programs and building fund. The Miami Valley Veterans Museum is grateful to VFW Post 9582 and its staff for supporting the museum in this way.

05/28/2026

🍽️ First Responder & Military Appreciation Lunch 🍽️

This Friday, May 29th at 12:00 PM, The Courtyard in Troy will proudly host a special lunch honoring our local First Responders and Military members.

This event is a small way to say THANK YOU to the men and women who dedicate their lives to protecting, serving, and sacrificing for our communities and our country every single day.

Whether you wear the uniform now or have served in the past, your courage, commitment, and selfless service do not go unnoticed.

📍 The Courtyard – Troy, Ohio
🗓️ Friday, May 29
🕛 12:00 PM

Honoring those who answer the call to serve.

05/27/2026

Support dancers from the 2026 Dancing with the Miami Valley Stars

05/22/2026

Van Cleve School's Purple Star Group from Rebecca Klosterman' class visited the Miami Valley Veterans Museum yesterday. They had the opportunity to talk with many former servicemen about their service-related experiences, giving the sixth-grade students a window into what it's like to serve in the military and what it means to the nation.

05/21/2026

On Monday, June 15, 10am-6pm, Miami County Liberty will be hosting their 2026 Next Generation Liberty camp here at Miami Valley Veterans Museum! The event is FREE! Pre register kids ages 7-16 by June 12 to [email protected]. There will be various stations to learn about America’s Historical Battles for Freedom, free lunch, snacks, and pizza dinner for the family! We will be making flags and even writing to heroes. We hope to see you all there!

05/20/2026

The Miami Valley Veterans Museum is looking for a special volunteer.... Are you that special person?

We need, and are looking for someone that can be the "the public face of the museum” .

1. Can you respond to media inquiries related to the museum?,
2. Emcees the monthly meetings on the first Wednesday of each month at 9 a.m.
3. Keeps the Facebook and Web page and keep current to educate about museum programming and activities,
4. Make radio spots on the Troy radio station, WTJN Power 107.1; to inform the public about the museum's activities.
6. Promotes the work of the museum as a speaker at meetings of area clubs and organizations,

If you are interested in helping the Miami Valley Veterans Museum expand our programs and inform the public. please consider volunteering at the museum! You do not need to be a veterans to volunteer.

Contact Ted Jones or John Bankowitz at 937-332-8852 for more information, or just stop by the museum on a Monday, Wednesday or Thursday from 10 am until 2 pm to talk to one of our friendly staff members about the opportunities here at The Miami Valley Veterans Museum... a place where history lives.

Miami Valley Veterans Museum
2245 S. Co. Rd. 25-A
Troy, Ohio 45373

05/18/2026

Mike Mescher, and Woody Woodruff from the North Ridge Alumni Veterans Memorial presents a portrait of Medial of Honor recipient of Joseph Guy LaPointe Jr. to Penny Adams and Ted Jones, President of the Miami Valley Veterans Museum.

05/18/2026

05/16/2026

Today is the day for our online Whatnot Coin Auction. We will be streaming live from The Miami Valley Veterans Museum . Use this link https://whatnot.com/invite/kingstonskoins to get $15 free money to spend in our show and support the museum. If you live local please make sure and mark local pickup and save on any shipping costs. We hope to see everyone at the show!!

https://whatnot.com/s/5KDj1HMN

Night at the Museum-All proceeds benefit the Miami Valley Veterans Museum