Today we had the honor and privilege of visiting heritage Park veterans museum in Henry county Georgia. We were pleasantly surprised at all the museum contained. It is definitely a hidden gem in the state of Georgia. It is a wonderful place for people of all ages to learn about our military history. There is a special emphasis on the desegregation of our military which I found to be very interesting and enlightening. We need to make sure our young people know and appreciate the sacrifices that are men and women have made to serve our wonderful country. Please visit this free museum whenever you have a chance! And if you get a chance, say a special hello to docent Anthony Jeffrey along with the other staff who are very knowledgeable, kind and willing to volunteer their time to teach others about our...
ย ย ย Read moreWas down here for work and had an hour to myself. Found this park on Google maps and I was not disappointed. This is a beautiful and well thought out park. The memorials are taken care of, the flag is at half mast. The trails were a nice walk as well.
The museum is a must see if you're in the area. It's by far one of the best military museums I've ever been to and I travel quite often and see as many as I can.
Thank you to the men working in there and walking with me telling me stories. It was an honor to spend the time. It's always better than reading the plaques because you get more personal information. I greatly enjoyed my time here and...
ย ย ย Read moreSmall but perhaps perfectly formed, the Heritage Park Veterans Museum sits within an iron red barn. Inside, there is an impressive array of military artifacts.
The earliest go back more than one hundred years to the US involvement in the First World War, with displays continuing to the modern military of the present day.
The museum is large enough to contain several vehicles from the 1910s, in addition to a raft of uniforms, equipment, and example ration boxes.
Staffed by military veterans, it stands opposite the cityโs Wall of Honor, which consists of a 25-metre-long piece of granite showing famous scenes from past...
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