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News & Events
Upcoming Events
September 18, 2010 - The 9th Annual Fundraiser had to be postponed from the original March 27 date due to the February 11th 12-inch snow in Fort Worth that caused the roof of the Rahr & Sons Brewery to collapse. Repairs took several months, but are now almost complete. Please mark your calendars with the new date for the 9th Annual Fundraiser at the Rahr & Sons Brewery, located at 701 Galveston Ave., Fort Worth. Phone: 817-810-9266. This will be a truly special evening in a unique and interesting setting. Enjoy brewery tours from 5:30 to 6:00 p.m., followed by a BBQ buffet dinner (brisket, chicken and sausage with other good things to go along) and the award-winning Rahr ales and lagers, entertainment by the widely-acclaimed German Band of North Texas and the always-fun live auction led by Paul Wibbeler of Hoot's Auction Company. Sponsorships are still available and encouraged. As of June 21, we have forty-five Sponsors - a new musuem record!
September 25, 2010 - Run from the Ducks! is an 8-hour ultra marathon, held at Clark Gardens just east of Mineral Wells, benifitting the National Vietnam War Museum. Sign up now if you are a marathoner. If not, come out to watch the runners and tour the acres of wonderful gardens, one of the best kept secrets in North Texas.
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.
6/15/2010 Vietnam Veterans Memorial Update The National Vietnam War Museum unveiled a new panel on their replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial 6/15/2010 Mid-Year 2010 Museum Update In addition to hosting the update of our Vietnam Memorial Wall, the museum has been busy on several other fronts this year 8/11/2009 Memorial Garden Opens Vietnam Memorial Garden Opens - Visitor Center Next 2/3/2009 Memorial Garden Started Vietnam Memorial Garden Project Officially Begun 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
exhibits8/3/2004 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.
