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SUMMARY:2025 Veterans Day Ceremony & Community Celebration BBQ
DESCRIPTION:Annual Veterans Day Ceremony in San Luis Obispo to Feature Retired Naval Officer and Former White House Presidential Communications Officer as Keynote Speaker \nSAN LUIS OBISPO – Join us at 10:00 am on Tuesday\, November 11th for an annual Veterans Day Ceremony taking place outside at the Veterans Memorial Museum in San Luis Obispo located at 801 Grand Avenue\, co-hosted with American Legion\, Post #66. \n The Central Coast Veterans Memorial Museum is honored to welcome LCDR John E. Krause\, USN (Ret.) as this year’s keynote speaker for the Annual Veterans Day Ceremony beginning at 10:00 AM on November 11\, 2025\, at 801 Grand Avenue in San Luis Obispo.\n\nFrom nuclear submarines to the White House\, LCDR John E. Krause dedicated his 24-year career to safeguarding America. As a Presidential Communications Officer with the White House Communications Agency\, he was entrusted with critical national security communications for two U.S. Presidents—playing a vital communications role on September 11\, 2001\, and throughout the War on Terror. His service stands as a remarkable chapter of the courage\, readiness\, and duty we honor on Veterans Day.\n \nThis year’s ceremony will also honor local Central Coast Veterans for their service from WWII to Post 9/11\, including two local 105-year-old World War II veterans—one a survivor of the Bataan Death March and the other a member of the legendary Flying Tigers. The program will include a patriotic musical performance by the San Luis Obispo County Band with the Morro Bay White Caps and a Presentation of the Colors.\n \nThe Central Coast Veterans Memorial Museum will be open from 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM on Veterans Day\, with a new special displays debuting in honor of the 250th Anniversary of the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps. Visitors are also invited to explore the newly expanded permanent exhibits\, featuring rare artifacts and historical displays from local veterans. Even if you have visited before\, be sure to stop by and experience the museum’s new additions and tribute collections\, free admission and family friendly. \nFollowing the ceremony\, American Legion Post 66 will host a community BBQ lunch\, serving tri-tip plates free to attendees. The Community Celebration will also include a bounce house\, games\, and a kids’ craft table\, as well as a Vitalant Blood Drive on site during the event (please sign up in advance via the Vitalant website). \nThe Central Coast Veterans Memorial Museum is seeking a small team of volunteers to assist with event setup at 8:00 AM the morning of the ceremony including setting up chairs and hanging flags. Those interested in volunteering may contact the museum at ccvmm.programs@gmail.com.
URL:https://vetmuseum.org/event/2025-veterans-day-ceremony-community-celebration-bbq/
LOCATION:Central Coast Veterans Memorial Museum\, 801 Grand Avenue\, Suite 102\, San Luis Obispo\, CA\, 93401\, United States
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SUMMARY:Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony & BBQ
DESCRIPTION:SAN LUIS OBISPO – Join us at 11:00 am on Monday\, May 26th for an annual Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony taking place outside at the American Legion\, Post #66 in San Luis Obispo located at 801 Grand Avenue. Co-hosted by American Legion Post 66 and the Central Coast Veterans Memorial Museum.  \nOur community will come together on this special day\, to honor and remember all who lost their lives making the ultimate sacrifice during their service to our country.  The ceremony includes a musical performance by the San Luis Obispo County Band with the Morro Bay White Caps\, and vocals by the Central Coast Harmony Chorus.\n\nFrom 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm\, a BBQ pulled pork lunch will be provided onsite by Post 66\, with a sandwich\, coleslaw\, chips and drink. Due to limited resources\, we recommend pre-reserving a lunch plate for Memorial Day\, by contacting our BBQ coordinator\, Yvonne at (805) 459-4015. All lunch donations benefit the American Legion\, Post 66. \nThe Veterans Museum will be open from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm\, with free tours of new displays and exhibits including a special\, temporary exhibit\, “250 Years of The Army” coordinated by the Museum’s Cal Poly History Interns. \nThe Central Coast Veterans Memorial Museum (CCVMM) is a local museum in San Luis Obispo with free admission\, created in 2002 to honor veterans and their historical artifacts from past and present\, with emphasis on those from the Central Coast of California.  \nThe Museum collects\, displays and maintains historical and military artifacts from WWI to modern conflicts for the education and enjoyment of the public\, including an archives and armory room.  The Museum is run by local volunteers\, providing outreach and education programs to local schools\, service clubs and events. If you would like to become a volunteer at the Museum\, we are actively seeking additional volunteers! The Veteran’s Museum is the only museum in California displaying a piece of the USS Arizona\, from the National Monument\, and also serves as the designated location in the region working in partnership with the Library of Congress to record Central Coast Veteran’s oral histories as a free service\, part of the Nationwide Veterans Oral History Project. Donations are needed to support our mission. Follow us on social media to stay connected. For more information on how to volunteer\, support or become a museum member\, visit www.vetmuseum.org or contact Museum Director\, Bart Topham at (805) 543-1763 or cvmm.programs@gmail.com. \n 
URL:https://vetmuseum.org/event/memorial-day-remembrance-ceremony-bbq/
LOCATION:Central Coast Veterans Memorial Museum\, 801 Grand Avenue\, Suite 102\, San Luis Obispo\, CA\, 93401\, United States
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SUMMARY:Veterans Day Community Celebration - Ceremony & BBQ
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URL:https://vetmuseum.org/event/veterans-day-community-celebration-3/
LOCATION:Central Coast Veterans Memorial Museum\, 801 Grand Avenue\, Suite 102\, San Luis Obispo\, CA\, 93401\, United States
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SUMMARY:Author Talk with Marie Silva Vallejo\, on her book "Dauntless: 1st and 2nd Filipino Infantry Regiments\, US Army"
DESCRIPTION:FREE AUTHOR TALK IN SAN LUIS OBISPO\nMarie Silva Vallejo\, Author and WWII Historian\nThursday\, JULY 25th at 2:00 pm \nLearn about WWII history and hear the stories of Filipino Americans from the Central Coast who joined the fight in the WWII Philippines conflicts against Japanese occupation. \nJoin us in welcoming WWII historian and author\, Marie Silva Vallejo for a FREE Author Talk on her book “Dauntless: 1st & 2nd Filipino Infantry Regiment\, US Army” in San Luis Obispo on July 25th at the SLO Vets Hall\, located at 801 Grand Avenue\, San Luis Obispo\, 93401. \nVallejo’s father served in the 1st and 2nd Filipino Regiments in the U.S. Army and the First Reconnaissance Battalion created by President Roosevelt. These units trained at military camps across the Central Coast of California\, including Camp San Luis Obispo. \nWhile researching for the book\, Vallejo unpacked buried information on her father’s unit and their critical role in helping liberate the Philippines from the Japanese. Marie Silva Vallejo has a degree in Education and pursued graduate studies in Psychology. \nHonor the service\, duty\, and courage of Filipinos and Americans who fought together during World War II against Japanese Imperialism in Asia\, by exploring the history of these conflicts and the experiences of those involved. \nThis is a free author talk and book signing sponsored by the Central Coast Veterans Memorial Museum and the The Filipino Community of Greater San Luis Obispo County. The public is encouraged to attend. \nEVENT INFO:\nThursday\, July 25th at 2:00 pm\nSLO Vets Hall\n801 Grand Avenue\, San Luis Obispo \nLearn more about the author and RSVP to attend: https://form.jotform.com/230344834682155 \n \n 
URL:https://vetmuseum.org/event/author-talk-with-marie-vallejo-on-her-book-dauntless-1st-and-2nd-filipino-infantry-regiments-us-army/
LOCATION:SLO Vets Hall\, 801 Grand Avenue\, San Luis Obispo\, 93401\, United States
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SUMMARY:Central Coast Korean War Veterans 2nd Annual Meetup
DESCRIPTION:The Veterans Museum invites our local Korean War Veterans from across the Central Coast to gather with us on Saturday\, July 13\, 2024. \nCoffee will be provided by local\, veteran owned\, Coastal Peaks Rosters.\nA lite lunch will be served from 11:30 – 12:30\, sponsored by the Gary Sinise Foundation. \nAdditional information coming soon… \nRSVP online here: 2024 Korean War Veteran Meetup \nDate & Time:\nSaturday\, July 13\, 2024 // 10:00 am – 12:30 pm \n\nEvent Address:\nThe Veterans Memorial Building (SLO Vets Hall) \n801 Grand Avenue\, San Luis Obispo\, CA\, 93401\n\n**This event is only for Korean War Veterans and their plus one or support person.\n\n 
URL:https://vetmuseum.org/event/central-coast-korean-war-veterans-2nd-annual-meetup/
LOCATION:SLO Vets Hall\, 801 Grand Avenue\, San Luis Obispo\, 93401\, United States
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SUMMARY:Speaker Presentation with Erik F. Brun\, "1st Filipino Infantry Battalion at Camp San Luis Obispo"
DESCRIPTION:RESCHEDULED – NEW DATE IS FRIDAY\, JUNE 21st\, at 2:00 pm \nSpeaker presentation at the museum. RSVP to attend: https://form.jotform.com/222782338215153 \nAfter the attack on Pearl Harbor\, the War Department moved to mobilize Filipino men living in the United States who had been barred from service by law\, despite a forty year history of Philippine Scout service in the Army. On December 21\, 1941\, the United States Congress passed the Filipino Naturalization Bill\, allowing a Filipino combat unit to be formed. \nThe U.S. Army’s 1st Filipino Infantry Battalion was activated at Camp San Luis Obispo\, CA\, on April 1st\, 1942\, just days before the Philippine and American forces surrendered at Bataan\, and the Island Fortress of Corregidor\, after four months of fierce resistance. \nDue to overwhelming response from the Filipino community the 1st Filipino Infantry Regiment was activated in July\, and 2nd Filipino Infantry Regiment in October. By wars end\, seven hundred of these Filipino soldiers became the core of Army Special Operations in the Western Pacific\, in reconnaissance\, communications\, and counter intelligence missions alongside the Alamo Scouts. \nRSVP to attend: https://form.jotform.com/222782338215153 \nFor questions\, please email the museum at ccvmm.programs@gmail.com or call (805) 543-1763 \n………………………………………………………… \nGuest Speaker: \nErik Brun\, Lt Col US Retired\, completed a thirty year career as an Army Logistics Officer serving as a battalion commander and Group Support Operations Officer (SOO). He holds an MBA and Masters Degree in Public History focused on researching the battalion’s Saga. Erik served as the president of the 99th Infantry Battalion Education Foundation from 2014 – 2023. \nHis research has focused on the history of American Army units composed of “others”\, collected by race\, ethnicity or nationality. He is a co-editor of a recent book: The Viking Battalion: Norwegian American Ski Troops in World War II. \n 
URL:https://vetmuseum.org/event/speaker-presentation-with-erik-f-brun-1st-filipino-infantry-battalion-at-camp-san-luis-obispo/
LOCATION:Central Coast Veterans Memorial Museum\, 801 Grand Avenue\, Suite 102\, San Luis Obispo\, CA\, 93401\, United States
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SUMMARY:SLO BLUE'S BASEBALL GAME NIGHT - Vets Museum is Charity Partner
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the SLO’s Blues Baseball Game on Saturday\, June 8th at 4pm! The Central Coast Veterans Memorial Museum will be the featured Charity Partner.
URL:https://vetmuseum.org/event/slo-blues-baseball-game-night-vets-museum-is-charity-partner/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240527T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240527T150000
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SUMMARY:Annual Memorial Day Ceremony\, Tri-tip BBQ\, and Special Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:The Central Coast Veterans Memorial Museum (CCVMM) will co-host their annual Memorial Day Ceremony & BBQ with American Legion Post 66. San Luis Obispo County residents and visitors of all ages will come together on this special day\, to honor and remember.. \nMonday\, May 27th\, 2024\, at 11:00 am\, located at 801 Grand Avenue\, San Luis Obispo.\n\nSchedule Details:11:00 am – 12:00 pm\, Memorial Day Ceremony (outside)12:00 pm – 2:00 pm\, BBQ Lunch; $15 Tri-tip while supplies last1:00 pm – 1:30 pm\, “WWII In The Philippines” Exhibit Talk2:00 pm – 2:30 pm\, “WWII In The Philippines” Exhibit Talk\nGather with us on Memorial Day 2024 to honor and remember.\n\nThe Central Coast Veterans Memorial Museum will be open on Memorial Day from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm. \n  \nThe 11:00 am ceremony takes place outside in front of the American Legion\, Post 66\, located behind the SLO Veterans Building (SLO Vets Hall) at 801 Grand Avenue\, San Luis Obispo. This annual remembrance ceremony is dedicated to honoring the men and women of San Luis Obispo County and across the nation\, who died while serving in the U.S. Military. \n  \nThe ceremony includes presentation of colors by the Sea Cadets Color Guard\, The History of the American Flag by the Boy Scouts\, the Gettysburg Address\, and the laying of a memorial wreath. National Anthem and patriotic music performed live by Central Coast Harmony Chorus. \n  \nGuest speaker Rosalie Salutan Marquez\, President of the Filipino American National Historical Society\, Central Coast of California Chapter\, (FANHS-CCCC) will reflect on the service and sacrifice of our Filipino Americans during the conflicts of WWII in the Philippines. \n  \nFollowing the ceremony\, a BBQ Lunch is served from 12pm to 2pm\, or until supplies run out. Lunch is free to Veterans with a valid ID and $15 for all else. Lunch includes a tri-tip sandwich with the sandwich\, coleslaw\, chips\, cookie and water. \n  \nPre-sale lunch tickets can be reserved prior to the event by calling call the American Legion Post 66\, BBQ ticket coordinator at (805) 459-4015.  BBQ Lunch tickets will be available to purchase at the event\, until supplies run out.   It is recommended to reserve your tickets ahead of time. All lunch proceeds benefit the American Legion\, Post 66. \n  \nThe Veterans Museum\, located onsite\,  will be open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m\, with a new\, temporary exhibit on display\, “WWII in the Philippines” honoring the service and sacrifice of American and Filipino POWs and all those involved in the Philippines conflicts. \n  \nThis special exhibit honors Filipinos and Americans involved with the conflicts in the Philippines including the Battle of Bataan\, The Bataan Death March\, 1st and 2nd Filipino Infantry Regiments\, and the POW experience of thousands of surrendered troops. \nOn Memorial Day\, The museum will also provide two scheduled Exhibit Talks on Memorial Day at 1:00 pm & 2:00 pm\, each with a guest speaker. \nThe exhibit talks will include introductions to upcoming museum speakers in our 2024 Speaker Series. \n\nThe 1:00 p.m. Exhibit Talk in the museum will introduce Kenneth Murphy\, who co-authored the book\, “When Men Must Live” a \, a compelling true life saga of the trials\, tribulations and triumphs of his father James T. Murphy\, who was taken captive by Japanese Imperial Forces for 3.5 years.\n\n  \n\nThe 2:00 p.m. exhibit talk will introduce local historian\, Erik F. Brun who will give a brief review on the 1st and 2nd Filipino Infantry Regiments and the local history of the 1st Filipino Infantry Battalion who trained at Camp San Luis Obispo.\n\n  \nFor questions about the event call the Veterans Museum at (805) 543-1763 or the American Legion\, Post 66 (805) 543-6445. You can also send inquiries by email to ccvmm.programs@gmail.com.
URL:https://vetmuseum.org/event/memorial-day-remembrance-ceremony-special-exhibits/
LOCATION:Central Coast Veterans Memorial Museum\, 801 Grand Avenue\, Suite 102\, San Luis Obispo\, CA\, 93401\, United States
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SUMMARY:Central Coast Vietnam War Veterans Coffee Meetup
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URL:https://vetmuseum.org/event/central-coast-vietnam-veterans-coffee-meetup/
LOCATION:SLO Vets Hall\, 801 Grand Avenue\, San Luis Obispo\, 93401\, United States
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SUMMARY:Museum Exhibit Talk\, "50 Years Beyond Vietnam"
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nFREE REGISTRATION: \nJoin the Central Coast Veterans Memorial Museum (CCVMM) for an exhibit talk on a new\, special exhibit\, “50 Years Beyond Vietnam\,” unveiled in November 2023\, specially co-curated in honor of the 50th Anniversary of the last American combat troops leaving Vietnam.  This history talk will be presented by Dennis Hennessey\, local US Army veteran who served in the Vietnam War\, and current board member of the Central Coast Vietnam Veterans of America (CCVVA)\, Chapter #982\, Guadalupe. \nThe display was co-curated by CCVMM\, CCVVA and Cal Poly History intern\, Grant Kolassa to highlight the United States in Vietnam from November 1\, 1955 to April 30\, 1975\, spanning the administrations of six U.S. presidents. The display includes topics such as the Gulf of Tonkin incident\, Operation Rolling Thunder\, the Battle of Ia Drang\, the My Lai massacre\, the antiwar movement\, the Battle of Hamburger Hill\, the Tet Offensive\, the Paris Peace Talks and the Fall of Saigon. \nRegister Here
URL:https://vetmuseum.org/event/museum-exhibit-talk-50-years-beyond-vietnam/
LOCATION:Central Coast Veterans Memorial Museum\, 801 Grand Avenue\, Suite 102\, San Luis Obispo\, CA\, 93401\, United States
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SUMMARY:Veterans Day Community Celebration with 10:30am Ceremony and Community Lunch
DESCRIPTION:Join the Central Coast Veterans Museum for their Annual Veterans Day Celebration in San Luis Obispo on November 11th! \nAt 10:30 a.m. a Veterans Day Ceremony will take place in San Luis Obispo at 801 Grand Avenue hosted by the Central Coast Veterans Memorial Museum (CCVMM) with American Legion Post #66\, featuring the Central Coast Vietnam Veterans of America (CCVVA)\, Chapter #982. \nFollowing the ceremony a Veterans Day Community Celebration commences with a BBQ tri-tip community lunch served by American Legion Post #66 at 11:30 a.m. free to veterans\, their families and attendees. A bounce house\, kids craft table\, and Vitalant blood drive will be included. Pre-registration for the Vitalant Blood Drive is requested through their website www.vitalant.org. \nFree museum tours at the Veterans Museum are available the full duration of the event from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. A special exhibit talk onsite in the museum honoring Central Coast Vietnam Veterans\, co-curated by the CCVVA\, Chapter #982 will begin at 12:30 p.m. and repeated at 1:30 p.m. \n  \nFor information\, call 805-543-1763 or email the museum at ccvmm.programs@gmail.com.
URL:https://vetmuseum.org/event/veterans-day-2023/
LOCATION:Central Coast Veterans Memorial Museum\, 801 Grand Avenue\, Suite 102\, San Luis Obispo\, CA\, 93401\, United States
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SUMMARY:Stars & Stripes Celebration Dinner 2023 - A Fundraiser Celebrating 21 Years of the Central Coast Veterans Memorial Museum
DESCRIPTION:Stars and Stripes Celebration Dinner\nOctober 8\, 2023 // 3pm – 6pm\nSLO Vets Hall\, San Luis Obispo\nTickets are on sale!\nWe invite you to be a part of this special USO themed celebration to honor the Central Coast Veterans Memorial Museum’s 21st Anniversary Year.  An evening of dinner\, history\, entertainment and expressions of appreciation for all who have supported the museum over the last two decades. We look ahead to another 21 years\, with gratitude and dedication to continue serving our mission of honoring and remembering veterans from past and present\, with emphasis on those from the Central Coast of California. \nCome celebrate with us! \n3:00 pm\nSocial hour with beer & wine\nAppetizers – SLO’s Finest Catering and Commissary\nFundraising ticket sales and Silent Auction\nPhotobooth – Photo Booth Parlor Co (veteran owned)\nWWII History Exhibit \n4:00 pm\nBBQ Dinner – Gold Land BBQ (veteran owned)\nMusic Performance by Royal Garden Swing Orchestra\nUSO Era-Styled dance performance by Cal Poly Ballroom Dance Team \n5:00 pm\nA short program commences\, honoring 21 years!\nIncluded will be a message from the museum’s first director\, Tim Haley and current director\, Bart Topham.\nUS Library of Congress Recognition certificates will be presented to the Veterans Museum. \nPURCHASE TICKETS\, $75 Each\nPurchase your tickets online with a credit card or reserve tickets if you plan to pay by check. \nPURCHASE ONLINE WITH CREDIT CARD:\nTo purchase General Admission tickets by credit card\, please visit our online ticketing platform through Zeffy.com by clicking here: Online Ticket Purchases Here \n\nRESERVE NOW AND PAY BY CHECK:\nTo purchase General Admission tickets by check\, you MUST first reserve your tickets on this online form:  Pay By Check Ticket Reservation Here \nBegin by filling out this form as soon as possible\, then mail or drop off your check.  Do not mail a check until your form is submitted and you receive a confirmation.  Please note on your check memo: ATTN: Stars and Stripes Tickets \nIf mailing your check: \nCentral Coast Veterans Memorial Museum\nAttn: Stars and Stripes Tickets\n801 Grand Avenue\, Suite 102\nSan Luis Obispo\, CA\, 93401 \nAfter your check is received\, you will receive a confirmation receipt from Zeffy.com our ticketing platform used by The Veterans Museum for this event. For questions\, please email ccvmm.EVENTS@gmail.com for support. \n\nMAKE A DONATION TOWARDS THE 21 YEAR FUNDRAISER CAMPAIGN\nIf you cannot attend but would like to make a donation of any amount ($21\, $210\, $2\,100) in support of the Central Coast Veterans Memorial Museum’s 21st Anniversary\,  you can DONATE HERE or mail a check with Attn: 21 Year Campaign.\n\n\n\n\nThe Veterans Museum established in 2002\, is little but mighty\, continuing to serve their nonprofit mission of honoring and remembering the men and women who have served\, from past and present\, and to tell their stories with emphasis on those from the Central Coast of California.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBecome a Sponsor | More Information\nSponsorship is still needed to help the Central Coast Veterans Memorial Museum meet their fundraising goals. By partnering with us on this event as a SPONSOR you are not only ensuring the success of this event\, but supporting the Veterans Museum to keep their history program\, exhibit talks and veteran recordings FREE\, while investing in new education programs and promoting another 21 years for CCVMM! \nIf you would like to purchase a SPONSORSHIP\, please first reach out to confirm how many are remaining. Email ccvmm.PROGRMS@gmail.com for sponsorship inquiries. \n  \n 
URL:https://vetmuseum.org/event/stars-stripes-celebration-dinner-2023/
LOCATION:SLO Vets Hall\, 801 Grand Avenue\, San Luis Obispo\, 93401\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230910T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230910T120000
DTSTAMP:20260426T110202
CREATED:20230902T061341Z
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SUMMARY:Commemoration Ceremony - 100th Year Anniversary of the Honda Point Disaster
DESCRIPTION:  \n \n  \nCommemoration Ceremony\n11:00 am\nSeptember 10th\, 2023\nMorro Bay Maritime Museum \n  \nThe public is invited to attend a Ceremony to Commemorate the 100th Year Anniversary of the USN tragedy at Honda Point off the Central Coast of California. \nOn September 10th at 11:00 am\, The Morro Bay Maritime Museum (MBMM) is hosting the public for a special commemoration ceremony\, with support from the  Central Coast Veterans Memorial Museum (CCVMM).  The United States Coast Guard (USGC) Morro Bay Color Guard will open the ceremony\, followed by a member of the Central Coast Veterans Memorial Museum presenting details about the catastrophe that occurred September 8\, 1923. \nMBMM representatives will read the names and toll the bell of the USS Young for each of the twenty-three sailors who perished. Dave Thomas\, owner of Morro Bay Shell Shop and the bell of the USS Young\, will offer stories remembered form tales told by his father about the three families who received the salvage rights off the destroyed destroyer – the Thomas\, Tyler and Porter families of Morro Bay. \nThis centennial event is Morro Bay Maritime Museum’s way of recognizing the many historic events and important\, transformative role the U.S. Navy played in Morro Bay’s Maritime history. \nThe public is encouraged to attend the ceremony to be held Sunday\, September 10\, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at the Morro Bay Maritime Museum\, 12010 Embarcadero\, Morro Bay\, CA. \nFree parking is available behind the DSRV Avalon and MBMM museum building. \n***Please note: Seating is very limited – bringing a fold-up chair is recommended*** \nFor event inquiries\, please contact MBMM representative\, Scott Mather at (805) 235-5744.
URL:https://vetmuseum.org/event/commemoration-ceremony-100th-year-anniversary-of-the-honda-point-disaster/
LOCATION:Morro Bay Maritime Museum\, 1210 Embarcadero\, Morro Bay\, CA\, 93442\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230909T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230909T150000
DTSTAMP:20260426T110202
CREATED:20230716T002213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230716T002230Z
UID:491-1694253600-1694271600@vetmuseum.org
SUMMARY:SHERIFF’S FAMILY DAY
DESCRIPTION:A free\, family-friendly event to educate the public about law enforcement and first responder agencies in our county. Family Day allows attendees the opportunity to participate in different activities and experience firsthand the excitement and satisfaction of coming to the aid of others. It offers those who are considering public service as a career the chance to speak with other people who are already doing the job. FREE T-shirts\, Hot Dogs\, and Bike Raffle Tickets for children up to age 12. \nThe Central Coast Veterans Memorial Museum will host an outreach table at this event\, to share about upcoming museum programs and events. Veterans can also learn about or sign-up to record their Veteran story to participate in the Veteran History Project\, a nationwide project the Central Coast Veterans Memorial Museum support in partnership with the US Library of Congress.
URL:https://vetmuseum.org/event/491/
LOCATION:Madonna Inn Meadows\, 120 Madonna Rd\, San Luis Obispo\, CA\, 93405\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230830T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230830T183000
DTSTAMP:20260426T110202
CREATED:20230716T004425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230822T013857Z
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SUMMARY:Exhibit Talk: History presentation on special exhibit\, "Lost at Sea: Loss and Remembrance"
DESCRIPTION:Honoring the history and stories of perilous military conflicts and natural disasters through history\, above and below the sea. \nPresented by Veterans Museum docents\, Navy Surface Ship and Submarine Veterans\, the Exhibit Talk will including stories of the USS Thresher\, USS Scorpion\, “The Lost 52”\, USS Indianapolis\, The Honda Point Disaster\, and others. Open to the public – you don’t have to be a museum member to attend with free admission. \nFollowing the talk\, a Q & A session will be available with the Navy veterans about their own at sea experiences. \n  \n  \n \n  \n \n  \n  \nWHAT:  Exhibit Talk\, “Lost at Sea” at the Central Coast Veterans Memorial Museum \nWHEN: Wednesday\, Aug 30\, 2023 \n\n4:30 pm – Museum Opens for Tours \n5:30 pm – Exhibit Talk Begins (60 min)\n\n\nWHERE:  \nHosted by: Central Coast Veterans Memorial Museum (CCVMM) \n\n801 Grand Avenue\, Suite 102\, San Luis Obispo\, CA 93401\n\n The Veterans Museum is located in the basement level of the SLO Vets Hall\, with entrance doors in rear of building.\nFree Parking Onsite\n\nRegistration is free but seats are limited. Please register online here : CLICK TO REGISTER \nIf questions\, please email ccvmm.programs@gmail.com.
URL:https://vetmuseum.org/event/exhibit-talk-history-presentation-on-special-exhibit-lost-at-sea-loss-and-remembrance/
LOCATION:Central Coast Veterans Memorial Museum\, 801 Grand Avenue\, Suite 102\, San Luis Obispo\, CA\, 93401\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230822T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230822T150000
DTSTAMP:20260426T110202
CREATED:20230716T000814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230716T000858Z
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SUMMARY:Civil War Author Talk with Local Historian\, Jim Gregory on his book  "Patriot Graves"
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Speaker Series\, Author Talk on Tuesday\, August 22\, 2023 with Local Historian & Author\, Jim Gregory sharing stories from his book\, “Patriot Games: Discovering a California Town’s Civil War Heritage.” \nThis event will take place in the museum: \n\n1:00 pm – Doors Open for museum tours\n2: 00 pm – Author Talk with Jim Gregory Begins\n\nHosted by: Central Coast Veterans Memorial Museum (CCVMM) \n801 Grand Avenue\, Suite 102\, San Luis Obispo. \nRegistration is free but seats are limited. Please register online here : CLICK TO REGISTER \nIf questions\, please email ccvmm.programs@gmail.com.\n________________________________________\nJim Gregory taught history for thirty years at Mission Prep and at his alma mater\, Arroyo Grande High School. He was Lucia Mar’s Teacher of the Year in 2010\, is a Cuesta College Honored Alumnus and a recipient of the History Center of San Luis Obispo County’s Preservation Award for his scholarship. He is the author of five books on county history: “World War II Arroyo Grande\,” “Patriot Graves\,” “San Luis Obispo County Outlaws\,” “Central Coast Aviators in World War II\,” and “Will This Be on the Test?”\n________________________________________
URL:https://vetmuseum.org/event/civil-war-author-talk-with-local-historian-jim-gregory-on-his-book-patriot-graves/
LOCATION:Central Coast Veterans Memorial Museum\, 801 Grand Avenue\, Suite 102\, San Luis Obispo\, CA\, 93401\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230819T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230819T120000
DTSTAMP:20260426T110202
CREATED:20230716T001640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230716T001648Z
UID:487-1692433800-1692446400@vetmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Cambria Veterans Resource Fair
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the San Luis Obispo County Veterans Services Office and American Legion Post 432 Cambria\, local veterans and their families are invited to learn more about the many benefits and services available to them in our area.\n\nEvent will be at the American Legion 1000 Main St.\, Cambria.\n\nThe Central Coast Veterans Memorial Museum will host an outreach table to share about upcoming museum programs and events. Veterans can also learn about or sign-up to record their Veteran story to participate in the Veteran History Project\, a nationwide project the Central Coast Veterans Memorial Museum support in partnership with the US Library of Congress.\n\nInformational booths\, free admission and parking.\nPancake breakfasts will be sold during this event.
URL:https://vetmuseum.org/event/cambria-veterans-resource-fair/
LOCATION:American Legion Post #432\, Cambria\, 1000 Main Street\, Cambria\, CA\, 93428-2839\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230729T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230729T130000
DTSTAMP:20260426T110202
CREATED:20230719T200122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230719T200122Z
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SUMMARY:Annual Police Memorabilia Collectors Show
DESCRIPTION:The California Law Enforcement Historical Society will host their annual Police Memorabilia Collectors Show in San Luis Obispo on July 29th\, 9am – 1pm.\n\n\nThe Central Coast Veterans Memorial Museum is co-hosting this public safety and historic memorabilia show taking place upstairs in the SLO Vets Hall on 801 Grand Avenue.\n\n\nHope you can stop by and check it out! Free admission to attend.
URL:https://vetmuseum.org/event/annual-police-memorabilia-collectors-show/
LOCATION:SLO Vets Hall\, 801 Grand Avenue\, San Luis Obispo\, 93401\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230727T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230727T223000
DTSTAMP:20260426T110202
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230716T024035Z
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SUMMARY:Korean War Veterans Coffee Meetup & Photo Portraits
DESCRIPTION:The Veterans Museum invites our local Korean War Veterans from across the Central Coast to gather with us on the 70th Anniversary of the Korean War Armistice\, July 27th\, 2023. The Veterans Museum will make a statement in recognition of the 70th Anniversary of the signing of the Korean War Armistice and issue Certificates of Appreciation to all veterans in attendance. \nCoffee will be provided by local\, veteran owned\, Coastal Peaks Rosters. Muffins and breakfast items will also be available. \nSLO.Photos\, a local photographer and veteran\, will be taking complimentary portrait photos of attendees in the museum’s Veteran History room. Veterans can take their portrait photo solo\, with a spouse or support person. They are welcome to personalize their portrait photo however they choose. Either sit for a formal portrait\, hold a photo of them in service\, hold a memento from their service\, etc. \nRSVP online here: Korean War Veteran Meetup \nDate & Time:\nThursday\, July 27\, 2023 // 9:30 – 11:30 am \n\n \nEvent Address:\nCentral Coast Veterans Memorial Museum \n801 Grand Avenue\, Suite 102\, San Luis Obispo\n\n\nAgenda\n9:30 am – 10:00 am: Coffee\nArrival\, Coffee\, Breakfast muffins\, social\nCoffee provided by Coastal Peaks Roasters\n10:00 am – 10:30 am: Conversation\nThe Veterans Museum will make a statement in recognition of the 70th Anniversary of the signing of the Korean War Armistice. Certificates of appreciation from the Central Coast Veterans Memorial Museum will be issued to all veterans in attendance in honor of their service during the Korean War.  Veterans can make a share a story with their fellow Korean War Veterans who attend.10:30 am – 11:30 am: Portrait Photos and Tours\nMuseum tours and Portrait Photos will be available.\n**SLO.Photos  will be taking complimentary portrait photos of attendees in the Veteran History room. Veterans can take their portrait photo solo\, with a spouse or support person. They are welcome to personalize their portrait photo however they choose. Either sit for a formal portrait\, hold a photo of them in service\, hold a memento from their service\, etc.\n\n\nContact Info:\nSarah Twisselman\nCommunications and Programs Volunteer\n(805) 543-1763 or email ccvmm.programs@gmail.com\n\n\nThe museum will be closed to the public until 11:30am on 7/27 during this private event. 
URL:https://vetmuseum.org/event/korean-war-veterans-coffee-meetup-photo-portraits/
LOCATION:Central Coast Veterans Memorial Museum\, 801 Grand Avenue\, Suite 102\, San Luis Obispo\, CA\, 93401\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230711T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230711T183000
DTSTAMP:20260426T110202
CREATED:20230705T204530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230705T204846Z
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SUMMARY:Exhibit Talk\, "Lost at Sea"
DESCRIPTION:This special\, temporary exhibit honors and remembers stories of perilous military conflicts and natural disasters through history\, above and below the sea. Presented by Veterans Museum docents\, Navy Surface Ship and Submarine Veterans\, the Exhibit Talk will including stories of the USS Thresher\, USS Scorpion\, “The Lost 52”\, USS Indianapolis\, The Honda Point Disaster\, and others.\nThe exhibit opened on Memorial Day at the Veterans Museum in San Luis Obispo\, with over 250 visitors attending and touring the museum. If you missed the Memorial Day exhibit talk\, the presentation will be repeated through the summer months.  \n\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n		\n\n\nExhibit Talk: Lost at Sea: Loss and Remembrance (60 min) \nRSVP Requested:  Register Here \nSeating is limited. Free admission. \n\nWhen: Tuesday\, July 11\, 2023 \n4:30 pm – Museum open for tours\n5:30 pm – Exhibit Talk begins \nFor questions about this Exhibit Talk\, please call (805) 543-1763 or email ccvmm.programs@gmail.com
URL:https://vetmuseum.org/event/exhibit-talk-lost-at-sea/
LOCATION:Central Coast Veterans Memorial Museum\, 801 Grand Avenue\, Suite 102\, San Luis Obispo\, CA\, 93401\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230627T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230627T200000
DTSTAMP:20260426T110202
CREATED:20230206T174627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230206T174627Z
UID:415-1687888800-1687896000@vetmuseum.org
SUMMARY:SLO Blues Baseball Game - CCVMM Charity Partner Table
DESCRIPTION:Meet us at the ball game on June 27th at 6:00pm. \nThe Veterans Museum has been selected to be a Charity Partner of the San Luis Obispo Blues Baseball season for 2023.
URL:https://vetmuseum.org/event/slo-blues-baseball-game-ccvmm-charity-partner-table/
LOCATION:SLO Blues\, 900 Southwood Drive\, San Luis Obispo\, CA\, 93401
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230529T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230529T150000
DTSTAMP:20260426T110202
CREATED:20230206T172526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230511T001305Z
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SUMMARY:Memorial Day 2023 - Remembrance Ceremony and Special Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:San Luis Obispo Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony\nwith Lunch and Special Museum Exhibit\nJoin us for an annual Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony taking place outside at the Veterans Memorial Building in San Luis Obispo on Monday\, May 29\, at 11:00 a.m. located at 801 Grand Avenue\, near the Cal Poly entrance.  Co-hosted by American Legion Post 66 and Central Coast Veterans Memorial Museum. San Luis Obispo County residents and visitors of all ages will come together on this special day\, to honor and remember all who lost their lives making the ultimate sacrifice during their service to our country. \nGuest speaker William Bowes\, Navy Vice Admiral (ret) will reflect on the meaning of Memorial Day.  Admiral Bowes\, who retired after 33 years of service\, was in the US Navy Postgraduate\, served in the Vietnam War\, and was a member of the Secretary of Navy Advisory Committee.  The ceremony includes a flag presentation by the Sea Cadets Color Guard\, The History of the American Flag by Boy Scouts Troop #322\, the Gettysburg Address\, singing of the National Anthem\, and the laying of a memorial wreath. The Armed Forces Medley and Taps will be played by Cal Poly Brass Quintet\, led by Christopher Woodruff\, Director of Cal Poly Bands\, and member of Taps Across America. \nFrom 12pm to 2pm\, a $12 tri-tip sandwich lunch will be served onsite at Post 66\, with the sandwich\, coleslaw\, chips and drink; free to veterans with valid ID. Pre-sale lunch tickets are available at Post 66 on Mondays or call the ticket coordinator at (805) 459-4015. All lunch proceeds benefit the American Legion\, Post 66. \nThe Veterans Museum will be open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m\, for free tours with a new\, temporary exhibit\, “Lost at Sea: Loss and Remembrance”.  The exhibit provides a historical review of perilous military conflicts and natural disasters above and below the sea\, including the USS Thresher\, USS Scorpion\, “The Lost 52”\, USS Indianapolis\, The Honda Point Disaster\, Halsey’s Typhoon\, and others. Three scheduled exhibit talks will be held at 10:00 am\, 1:00 pm and 2:00 pm\, including a Q & A with local Navy Surface Ship and Submarine Veterans about their own at sea experiences.  Please note\, this exhibit will remain open throughout the summer\, for those not able to attend on Memorial Day. \nVisitors at the Veterans Museum can tour the museum’s permanent displays showcasing historic artifacts commemorating the military history of the United States and the sacrifices of those who served our country\, including a piece of the U.S.S. Arizona acquired from the Pearl Harbor  National Memorial in Hawaii.  Throughout the museum there is special emphasis on the stories of veterans from the Central Coast\, giving the community a place to learn\, remember\, gather\, and grieve loved ones lost. Look for the tank in front of the Museum and join us on Memorial Day. \nAbout Central Coast Veterans Memorial Museum:\nThe Central Coast Veterans Memorial Museum (CCVMM) is a local nonprofit in San Luis Obispo\, created to honor veterans and their historical artifacts from past and present\, with emphasis on those from the Central Coast of California. The Museum collects\, displays and maintains historical and military artifacts for the education and enjoyment of the public. Serving the Central Coast of California with outreach and education programs to local schools\, service clubs and others. The Veterans Museum records local veteran’s stories as a free service\, part of the National Veterans History Project in conjunction with the Library of Congress. Follow us on social media to stay connected. For more information on how to volunteer\, support or become a museum member\, visit www.vetmuseum.org . \nFor questions please call (805) 543-1763 or email ccvmm.programs@gmail.com
URL:https://vetmuseum.org/event/memorial-day-remembrance-ceremony-and-special-exhibit/
LOCATION:Central Coast Veterans Memorial Museum\, 801 Grand Avenue\, Suite 102\, San Luis Obispo\, CA\, 93401\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230328T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230328T150000
DTSTAMP:20260426T110202
CREATED:20230206T164308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230320T220931Z
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SUMMARY:CCVMM Speaker Series: David Blakely\, "My father Lt. Col. Blakely and the 100th Bomb Group (The Bloody Hundredth)"
DESCRIPTION:Join the Central Coast Veterans Memorial Museum (CCVMM) for our next Speaker Series with former San Luis Obispo County Supervisor\, David Blakely\, who will present on the changes and implementation of the air war strategy during the early part of American bomber involvement in WWII. \nRSVP required\, click the photo on the right to register sign-up information.\nSeating is limited. Free admission. To attend\, please register: https://form.jotform.com/230345654734154 \n1:00 pm – 2:00 pm: Museum Tours available in the museum for one hour prior to the presentaiotn.\n2:00 pm – 3:00 pm: Presentation across the parking lot in the American Legion Post 66\, Mess Hall/ Event Room \nDavid’s father\, Lt. Col. Everett Blakely\, was an early B-17 pilot in World War II. This presentation will focus on the 100th Bomb Group (The Bloody Hundredth) and the missions flown by Lt. Col. Blakely to explain the early bomber strategy\ndeveloped to win the war against Nazi Germany. For more information about Everett Ernest Blakely go to: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Everett_Ernest_Blakely \nFollowing in the genre of “Band of Brothers” and “The Pacific”\, Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg are finalizing production on an Apple TV mini series entitled “Masters of the Air”. This series will focus on the 100 th Bomb Group in World War II. Actor David Shields will be playing the role of Major Blakely in this nine-episode series: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2640044/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1 \nFor questions about this Speaker Series event\, please call (805) 543-1763 or email ccvmm.programs@gmail.com
URL:https://vetmuseum.org/event/ccvmm-speaker-series-david-blakely-my-father-lt-col-blakely-and-the-100th-bomb-group-the-bloody-hundredth/
LOCATION:American Legion Post #66\, 801 Grand Avenue\, San Luis Obispo\, CA\, 93401\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230316
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230320
DTSTAMP:20260426T110202
CREATED:20221121T152422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230206T171940Z
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SUMMARY:The Wall That Heals is Coming to SLO County
DESCRIPTION:Help us spread the word! \nThe Wall That Heals is coming to San Luis Obispo County\, the travelling three-quarters replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington D.C. bearing over 58\,000 names of lives lost in the Vietnam War. On March 14th\, a local motorcade escort will lead TWTH transport trucks through North County down Highway 101 from San Miguel to it’s exhibit location at the Madonna Inn Meadows in San Luis Obispo. This event is presented by the San Luis Obispo County of Veterans Services Office (SLOVSO) and the Central Coast Veterans Memorial Museum (CCVMM)\, a 501c3 nonprofit\, in partnership with the Madonna Inn and Legacy Village of Nipomo\, with support from additional community sponsors and individual donors. \nThe exhibit will open after midnight of March 15th\, and remain open 24 hours day & night until closing March 19th at 1:30pm. This emotional\, educational\, note-worthy event is free to the public and will include scheduled Group Tours\, with priority given to schools and veterans clubs and organizations attending.    The three-quarter scale Wall replica is 375 feet in length and stands 7.5 feet high at its tallest point. Visitors will experience The Wall rising above them as they walk towards the apex\, a key feature of the design of The Wall in D.C. Visitors are able to do name rubbings of individual service member’s names on The Wall. In addition to the wall exhibit\, an education trailer will be onsite with the wall exhibit. \nThe mobile Education Center exhibit includes: digital photo displays of “Hometown Heroes” – service members whose names are on The Wall that list their home of record within San Luis Obispo County; digital photo displays of Vietnam veterans from the SLO County and neighboring counties honored through VVMF’s In Memory program honoring veterans who returned home from Vietnam and later died; video displays that teach about the history and impact of The Wall; educational exhibits told through items representative of those left at The Wall in D.C.; a replica of the In Memory plaque; a map of Vietnam and a chronological overview of the Vietnam War. The exhibits tell the story of the Vietnam War\, The Wall and the era surrounding the conflict\, and are designed to put American experiences in Vietnam in a historical and cultural context. \nVOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED!\nMust be 18 years-old or older. No experience is needed\, training will be provided. Volunteers assist visitors around the event site\, finding names on the wall\, and with name rubbings on the wall exhibit.  Volunteers will receive an event t-shirt\, water bottle and access to the onsite Volunteer Tent with snacks and refreshments during shift.  To volunteer at the wall\, sign-up for your desired day/ time slot: https://signup.com/group/1264706495046830027 \nMore information can be found at: www.vetmuseum.org/the-wall-that-heals or contact one of the following for specific areas of this event: \n\nMarch 14th\, Motorcycle Escort Signups: Jim Stitt at (805) 270-2988 or jimstitt58@yahoo.com\nMarch 16-19\, Group Tour Reservations: Tabitha Castillo  at tcastillo@co.slo.ca.us\nMarch 15 – 19\,  Volunteer Opportunities:  Bobby Ramos at  rlramos@co.slo.ca.us\nEvent Sponsorship and In-kind Donations: Sarah Twisselman at ccvmm.programs@gmail.com\n\n\n\n\n\nIf you are interested in donating meals to feed volunteer shifts\, or to provide in-kind  contributions to support this event\, please reach out!\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMedia Coordinator: Kendra Scott at kescott@co.slo.ca.us\n\nBrief Event Schedule (see event webpage for full schedule) \n\nMarch 14th – Motorcycle Escort from San Miguel to Madonna Inn\nMarch 15th – Setup and Volunteer Training; Wall Opens after midnight!\nMarch 16th – Wall open 24 hours; 10:00am Opening Ceremony\nMarch 17th – Wall open 24 hours\nMarch 18th – Wall open 24 hours\nMarch 19th – Closing Ceremony at 1:30pm\n\nAbout VVMF\nThe Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund (VVMF) is the nonprofit organization that built the Vietnam Veterans Memorial (The Wall) in Washington\, D.C. in 1982. VVMF continues to lead the way in paying tribute to our nation’s Vietnam veterans and their families. VVMF’s mission is to honor and preserve the legacy of service in America and educate all generations about the impact of the Vietnam War and era through programs\, ceremonies and education materials. Since its debut in 1996\, the exhibit has been on display in more than 700 U.S. communities in addition to an April 1999 tour of the Four Provinces of Ireland and a visit to Canada in 2005. The Wall That Heals is a program of VVMF\, the nonprofit organization that built the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington\, D.C. in 1982. The Wall That Heals is the only traveling exhibit affiliated with The Wall in Washington\, D.C. and includes the largest Wall replica that travels the country. More information can be found at: www.thewallthatheals.org.
URL:https://vetmuseum.org/event/the-wall-that-heals-tour-comes-to-slo-veterans-vietnam/
LOCATION:Madonna Inn Meadows\, 120 Madonna Rd\, San Luis Obispo\, CA\, 93405\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Wall That Heals - Motorcycle Escort down Highway 101
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URL:https://vetmuseum.org/event/the-wall-that-heals-motorcycle-escort-down-highway-101/
LOCATION:San Miguel\, 775 Mission St\, San Miguel\, CA\, 93451\, United States
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SUMMARY:CCVMM Speaker Series - Erik Brun\, "The All Black 54th Central Coast Artillery Regiment"
DESCRIPTION:Join the Central Coast Veterans Memorial Museum (CCVMM) for our next Speaker Series with Historian\, Erik Brun\, and his presentation on the 54th Coast Artillery on the Central Coast during WWII.  Erik Brun\, shares the history and accomplishments of the first Central Coast Black Combat unit to be placed into operation against the enemy in WWII. The unit that had gun positions in Morro Bay\, Avila and Shell Beach. \nIn the three months after Pearl Harbor\, the Imperial Japanese Navy attacked vital merchant shipping and shore facilities along the California coast. The War Department’s Western Defense Command ordered the establishment of firing positions between San Luis Obispo and Santa Cruz\, to protect the citizens and key defense infrastructure between the Harbor Defenses of Los Angeles and San Francisco. \nThe 54th Coast Artillery Regiment’s 1st Battalion took up positions between Shell Beach\, and Cayucos in April 1942. Erik Brun also discusses how their arrival help shaped Post-war San Luis Obispo. \nSeating is limited. Free admission. To attend\, please register: https://form.jotform.com/230344834682155 \nCentral Coast Veterans Memorial Museum will be open for tours one hour prior to presentation. Presentation will take place across the parking lot at the American Legion\, Post #66 event room. \n1:00 – Museum Tours\n2:00 – Presentation \nFor questions or assistance registering to attend\, please call (805) 543-1763 or email ccvmm.programs@gmail.com
URL:https://vetmuseum.org/event/ccvmm-speaker-series-erik-brun-the-all-black-54th-central-coast-artillery-regiment/
LOCATION:Central Coast Veterans Memorial Museum\, 801 Grand Avenue\, Suite 102\, San Luis Obispo\, CA\, 93401\, United States
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SUMMARY:Remembering Pearl Harbor and USS Arizona
DESCRIPTION:The Veterans Museum has prepared a 45-minute presentation to share the history through photos and recorded interviews with historians and veterans about the Pearl Harbor attack on December 7\, 1941\, the sinking of the USS Arizona and the significance of this artifact. \nThe USS Arizona still sits where it first sank in Pearl Harbor after being attacked by the Japanese on December 7\, 1941\, forty feet below the ocean’s surface\, serving as both a memorial and the final resting place for the 1\,177 Navy and Marine servicemembers entombed within the ship’s hull. Included in the Veterans Museum display are photos and items honoring veterans from the Pearl Harbor attack and WWII. The artifact from the USS Arizona will now remain on permanent display in the Veterans Museum\, located in San Luis Obispo. \nThis history presentation and unveiling will take place Wednesday\, December 7th\, 2022 from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm\, with doors open at 4:30 for Museum tours\, located at 801 Grand Avenue\, San Luis Obispo\, suite 102. Onsite parking and admission is free\, but an RSVP by December 5th is required to attend\, due very limited seating available. Please CLICK HERE to RSVP *make sure your email is included and quantity in your party \nFor more information about the event\, please email ccvmm.programs@gmail.com. \nDate: Wednesday\, December 7\, 2022\nTime: 5:30-7:00pm\nSchedule:\n4:30 pm – Doors open; free museum tours available\n5:30 pm – Presentation\n6:30 pm – New exhibit unveiling \nLocation: Central Coast Veterans Memorial Museum\n801 Grand Avenue\, Suite 102\nSan Luis Obispo\, 93401
URL:https://vetmuseum.org/event/remembering-pearl-harbor-and-uss-arizona-2/
LOCATION:Central Coast Veterans Memorial Museum\, 801 Grand Avenue\, Suite 102\, San Luis Obispo\, CA\, 93401\, United States
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SUMMARY:CCVMM Closed for Thanksgiving
DESCRIPTION:The Central Coast Veterans Memorial Museum will be closed this week and weekend to allow our volunteers time with their loved ones over the Thanksgiving holiday. \nIn the meantime\, don’t forget to sign up for our December 7th\, Pearl Harbor artifact unveiling event on Wednesday\, December 7th from 5:30pm – 7pm. Reserve your seats here before they fill up: https://form.jotform.com/223061190688154
URL:https://vetmuseum.org/event/ccvmm-closed-for-thanksgiving/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221111T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221111T150000
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SUMMARY:Veterans Day Community Celebration
DESCRIPTION:The Central Coast Veterans Memorial Museum (CCVMM) is hosting their annual Veterans Day Community Celebration!  This year marks their 20th year anniversary. All community members are invited to stop by for special activities\, a hot dog lunch from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm\, and free admission to the museum’s newest exhibition\, “Snapshots of Central Coast Military History”\, co-curated with military historians Daniel Sebby (California Military Museums) and Erik Brun (California National Guard Museum). \nIn addition to free museum tours\, there will be an Appreciation Station setup for letter writing and crafts to be distributed to local veterans in 2023. Visitors are invited to bring a photo of their Central Coast Veteran from past or present (copy of photo recommended) to add to the museum’s Hometown Heroes photo wall. A Vitalant blood drive will be onsite (pre-register online)\, sponsored by American Legion Post 66\, as well as a bounce house for the kids\, and historic military vehicles on display! Organizations have been invited to setup information tables outside including Second Life K-9 Rescue Dogs\, South County Historical Society\, and various veteran service agencies. Bring your family\, bring a friend or just bring yourself\, we hope to see you on Veterans Day!  Visit: www.vetmuseum.org/events
URL:https://vetmuseum.org/event/veterans-day-community-celebration-2/
LOCATION:Central Coast Veterans Memorial Museum\, 801 Grand Avenue\, Suite 102\, San Luis Obispo\, CA\, 93401\, United States
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SUMMARY:Memorial Day Ceremony and Open House
DESCRIPTION:Co-presented by Central Coast Veterans Memorial Museum & American Legion Post #66 \nJoin us on Memorial Day 2022. Please mark this date for the Annual Remembrance Ceremony and a special Hometown Heroes exhibit on Monday\, May 30th. \n11:00 am – 12:00 pm – Ceremony\nAttend the American Legion’s Annual Remembrance Ceremony\, staged outside in parking lot\, featuring Keynote speaker:\nMorgan Boyd\, San Luis Obispo County\nVeteran Services Officer\, and Army\ncombat veteran (Iraq & Afghanistan). \n10:00 am – 2:00 pm – Open House\nIn celebration of the Museum’s 20th year Anniversary\, they’ve adopted the theme of Hometown Heroes for 2022. This Memorial Day\, a special Tribute Exhibit will be open to visitors from 10am – 2pm\, telling the stories of SLO County service members who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving in the U.S. military: MIA\, KIA\, POWs. Thank you to Jim Gregory\, local historian & author\, and Lynne Ludwick\, local author\, for their contributions to these special Hometown Heroes exhibits. \nGeneral Event Info:\nLive music by a Cal Poly Brass Quintet. Food truck is scheduled to be onsite. A Letter Writing Table will be set up for visitors to write letters to active military deployed across the world. The Letter Writing Table is a collaborative effort with “Helping Soldiers In The Desert” founded by local Korean War veteran\, Si Tenenberg. \nFor more information please call (805) 543-4763.
URL:https://vetmuseum.org/event/memorial-day-ceremony-and-open-house/
LOCATION:Central Coast Veterans Memorial Museum\, 801 Grand Avenue\, Suite 102\, San Luis Obispo\, CA\, 93401\, United States
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