The Vermilion County War Museum is ready for a busy Armed Forces Day this Saturday, May 21st. Admission will be free during their Saturday hours of 10 to 4. And as Board President Jim Kouzmanoff reminds us, in addition to over 60,000 artifacts to look at inside, Reenacators and Living History presenters will be putting on some special displays outside the museum throughout the day. And yes, that means right out front along Vermilion. As far as what historical moments they’re reenacting, Kouzmanoff says, that’s based on how many Reenactors join the party.
AUDIO: It’ll be just the front yard and probably one of the side streets, depending upon the number of vehicles. It’s going to be whoever shows up!
Vermilion County War Museum Board President Jim Kouzmanoff poses next to a rare WWI uniform, found in a trunk of military artifacts donated by a Danville family cleaning out a house.
Kouzmanoff also reminds us, the museum is looking for more volunteers. If you’d like to join the team, just speak up.
AUDIO: An interest in serving and an interest in history. We’re really just not looking for many hours, you know? Just maybe three hours once a month, or maybe four hours once a week.
The Vermilion County War Museum is at 307 North Vermilion in Danville; the former Carnegie Library.
