Miami Valley Veterans Museum

06/19/2026

06/18/2026

Larry Laub made his story come alive today at the Miami Valley Veterans Museum.... His story will be included in the Library of Congress Veterans History Program in Washington DC. If you are a Veteran and would like to have your story remembered for future generations, please call the Miami Valley Veterans Museum and ask for Penny Adams to schedule your story. Call 937-332-8852 during business hours on Monday, Wednesday, or Thursday from 10 am to 2 pm to schedule your story. Remember... if you served, you have a story to tell.

06/11/2026

Stephen Larck a Whatnot streamer for Kingston's Koins presents a check for more than $3,000 to the Miami Valley Veterans Museum. Accepting the check on behalf of the museum's board is Ted Jones, the museum's president. Stephen Larck hosted an online coin auction on Whatnot on behalf of the museum. The money will be used to help offset the museum's operational costs and to promote our continuing outreach programs. If you would like to volunteer at the Miami Valley Veterans Museum, please call the museum at 937-332-8852 during our business hours.
Make new friends, learn or teach a new skill, there is a place for you at the Miami Valley Veterans Museum. Hope to see you soon!

06/07/2026

📖 Share Your Military Story – Classes Starting Soon! 🇺🇸
Have you ever wanted to put your military experiences into words? Do you have photos, awards, letters, or memorabilia tucked away in a box or old duffel bag? Now’s the time to gather them and begin writing your story.
The Miami Valley Veterans Museum is offering writing classes to help veterans preserve their memories:
• Dates: August 1, 2026 & October 3, 2026
• Time: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
• Location: 2245 South County Road 25-A, Troy
Instructor: Dr. Vivian Blevins, experienced collegiate and self-publishing writing coach, will guide you in capturing the moments that matter, no matter your past writing experience.
"You don’t need to be a writer or remember every rule of grammar—just bring your memories. Your story deserves to be told."
Register Today:
📞 Call the museum: 937-332-8852 (Mon, Wed, Thu, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.)
📧 Email Dr. Vivian Blevins: [email protected]
You and your family will be glad you did. Your story is worth being remembered.

06/03/2026

This month's calendar, Happy June☀️

06/01/2026

Hello Miami Valley Veterans Museum Supporters
Thank you for your support of the Miami Valley Veterans Museum through your past attendance of our Dancing with the Stars Event last November. We have two musical fundraising events planned this year, and we hope you will support the Miami Valley Veterans Museum by securing tickets to these shows!!! Details for the show are in the attached flyer (and below).
Our next event is taking place in 3 weeks on Saturday, June 20th at the 2252 Troy Urbana Road, Troy, Ohio 45373. This Rock & Soul R***e show features fan favorite father & son duo: Don and Ryan Rose!!
Rock & Soul R***e: A night of musical entertainment benefiting the Miami Valley Veterans Museum!
Celebrate the music and magic of solid gold oldies as a father & son duo (Don & Ryan Rose) take you back in time on a musical journey including hits from popular artists of the 50's and 60's. Relive the magic of Motown, Frankie Valli, the Jackson 5, Tom Jones, The Blues Brothers, and more!
For all the Elvis fans... there will be a set featuring the King of Rock & Roll.

This is a family friendly event for all ages. Gather your friends and family and join us for spaghetti dinner (optional) and musical entertainment.

SCHEDULE – Saturday, June 20, 2026
5:30 PM Doors Open
6:00 PM -7:00 PM Optional Spaghetti Dinner (Dinner/Show ticket purchase required)
7:00 PM - 9:30 PM Showtime

TICKETS are $20 for SHOW ONLY and $30 for BOTH the Dinner & Show – Purchase here: https://miamivalleyveteransmuseum.ticketspice.com/rock-soul-revue-june-20-2026 or Call/Text Tia at 513-267-0173

Fall Musical Event Save the date: Saturday, September 19th at the Troy Eagles – Details coming soon!

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.