The programs' s impact has brought an understanding of the Vietnam Era and new interest in the subject to the visitors to the museum. Through it's first permanent 20,000 square feet museum, Center exhibits, Gardens, Outdoor exhibits and half scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial (The Wall), as well as interaction with our volunteers, it has allowed veterans, their families, students, and unaffiliated visitors, from both the U.S. and foreign countries to gain insight and understanding of the Era. Through our outreach program, we have assisted students both here and abroad with research on their history projects on subjects relating to the War for the past 18 years.
Second phase capital campaign to sustain the existing 20,000 square foot facility, grounds and memorial areas, as well as developing a STEM program. Monies generated will be applied to daily operational , administrative, sponsoring school tours and marketing expenses for future capital growth and acquisition of museum additions.
To promote an understanding of the Vietnam Era, while honoring those who served.
For many Americans, Vietnamese, and others, the war in Vietnam was the defining event of their lives. It was a conflict that divided families and brought violence both to Vietnam and the U.S. Whether in uniform or not, everyone who lived through this period had a Vietnam experience. Despite its cultural and military importance, after more than 50 years, until now there has been no national venue dedicated to examining the legacy of the Vietnam War. The time has come to examine and understand this more divisive period in our history, to allow for reflection, resolution and healing.
We are presently opening a campaign to build a second addition of 20,000 sq. ft. This addition will afford us to continue with our original plan of four wings of the museum. In addition, we have hired a
qualified museum director to manage on a daily basis to ensure compliance, volunteer development, community development, gain STEM approval and marketing initiatives, to mention a few of many responsibilities in that role. All past management of the museum was through volunteers, which included the BOD. Administrative, building and grounds and marketing costs will increase significantly in the next year.
Organization name
The National Vietnam War Museum
Operating Budget
$100,000 - $249,999
Counties Served
Hood, Wise, Tarrant, Somervell, Rockwall, Palo Pinto, Navarro, Montague, Kaufman, Johnson, Hunt, Grayson, Fannin, Erath, Ellis, Denton, Dallas, Cooke, Collin
BIPOC Serving
Native American, Hispanic or Latinx
Address
12685 Mineral Wells Highway P.O. Box 1779