Miami Valley Veterans Museum to Host Special Educational Program for Youth on May 2

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TROY — The Miami Valley Veterans Museum is inviting families to bring children and young teens to a unique, interactive program designed to teach younger generations about the sacrifices and experiences of local veterans.

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   Aimed at children approximately ages 7 to 14, the program encourages parents, grandparents, great-grandparents, aunts, and uncles to introduce youth to the importance of military service and the individuals who have helped protect American freedom.

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Event Details:

• Date: Saturday, May 2, 2026

• Time: 10:00 a.m.

• Location: Miami Valley Veterans Museum, 2245 South County Rd. 25-A, Troy, OH

 

   The event will feature firsthand accounts from two distinguished veterans:

• Mike Jackson, a Vietnam War pilot

• Penny Adams, who served as a lab and blood bank director aboard the hospital ship USS Repose during the Vietnam War

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   In addition to these engaging stories, children will participate in a variety of hands-on and educational activities, including:

• A museum-wide scavenger hunt

• A themed crossword puzzle

• An art project

• Music from the Vietnam War era

 

   The program is proudly sponsored by members of the Kentucky Colonels.

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   This event offers a meaningful and engaging way for young people to connect with history and gain a deeper appreciation for the service and sacrifice of veterans.

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   For more information, please contact the Miami Valley Veterans Museum at 937-332-8852.