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WWII Veteran’s Story Depicted in N.C. State House

May 18, 2024 | News

I was waiting for the bullets“I was waiting for the bullets,” is WWII P-47 pilot Ed Cottrell’s description of being surrounded by German Me 109s during the Battle of the Bulge. That story is told in an oil painting commissioned by Valor Studios of Naples, Florida. A...

Ride the Parkway: Fundraiser for the ��Ϲ��

May 14, 2024 | News

Cycling the Blue Ridge Parkway Imagine cycling the entire length of the Blue Ridge Parkway. Whew! U.S. military veterans John Buford and Rich Clarke, members of the Veterans History ��Ϲ��’s Advisory Committee, will pedal 469 miles to support the Veterans History...

WWII Veterans Gather for Birthday Celebration

Apr 22, 2024 | News

US Navy D-Day veteran George Sarros was honored for his 99th birthday US Navy D-Day veteran George Sarros was honored for his 99th birthday with lunch, cards, a song, and birthday cake by his fellow WWII veterans. The group's ages range from 97 to 102. Sarros served...

Transylvania Vision Class Looks Back at History

Apr 20, 2024 | News

Vision class members tour the WWII-Pacific gallery On a mission to learn about all aspects of Transylvania County, VISION Transylvania class members, in their nine-month program, tour businesses, governments, and non-profits. They get to know individual leaders,...

We’ll Never Be Enemies Again

Apr 18, 2024 | News

We’ll Never Be Enemies Again “We are now friends. We’ll never be enemies again.” These are the words of WWII fighter pilot Ed Cottrell after his recent visit to Germany to meet German fighter pilot Karl-Heinz Bosse. On Saturday, April 13, The Veterans History ��Ϲ��...

Brevard Middle Schoolers Learn History Through the Eyes of Those Who Served

Apr 14, 2024 | News

One group of Brevard Middle School students gathers outside before their museum tour. What's a creative way to promote students' appreciation for our veterans and their understanding of major global conflicts? Take them to the Veterans History ��Ϲ�� in Brevard! While...

“Waiting for the Bullets” to be Silent-Auctioned

Apr 11, 2024 | News

Waiting for Bullets This painting, titled "Waiting for the Bullets", was commissioned by Valor Studios of Venice, Florida and painted by Spanish artist Gareth Hector. Silent-auction A signed print of this painting (31" x 19"), donated by O.P. Taylor's Toy Store in...

Korean War Remembrance Ceremony: A Tribute to Veterans and the Korean People

Apr 7, 2024 | News

On Tuesday, June 25, at 2:00 p.m., the ��Ϲ�� will host a Korean War Remembrance Ceremony in Brevard to commemorate June 25, 1950, the 74th anniversary of the start of the Korean War. The ceremony is intended as a tribute to America’s...

WWII and Korean Veteran Receives Key to the City of Brevard

Mar 21, 2024 | Articles

Every Year on March 1 is designated Joe Cooper Day in BrevardWWII and Korean War veteran Joe Cooper holds up his key to the City of Brevard, celebrating the 2nd Annual Joe Cooper Day in Brevard. Mayor Maureen Copelof (right) presented the key as Cooper's niece, Eunice...