Updated Last
May 09, 2007
430 N Main St
Greenville, SC 29601
(864) 271-2000
News
The War Museum's traveling exhibit at the recent Southeastern Region Drill Team Competition at Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson.
Sons of American Legion Meeting
Tuesday, July 24, 2007
6:30 PM
If you are a male descendant of a veteran you are invited to attend.
Location: American Legion #3 War Museum (Downstairs)
Corner of Academy St. and North Main St.
Civil War Exhibit Opens
A new case with an exhibit on the Civil War was unveiled on Friday, July 21, 2006 (the 145th Anniversary of the Battle of First Manassas in Virginia). The exhibit contains weapons, shells, bullets, photos, etc. It also will have items related to Civil War veterans in the post-war period. The centerpiece is an authentic artifact that is connected to the Battle of First Manassas. Make plans to come by the War Museum and see our Civil War exhibit If you are researching a Civil War ancestor (Union or Confederate) contact us and we may be able to help you. Email us at echoes92@aol.com and type in "CW Ancestor" in your subject box. See more...
World War I Education Day
Saturday, April 29, 2006
The War Museum sponsored its first World War I Education Day on April 29th. Exhibits included 30th Division uniforms, shell fragments, books, patches, helmets, newspapers, photos, buttons, maps, personal gear, weapons, and relics. There were special exhibits on Camp Sevier (Greenville) and Camp Wadsworth (Spartanburg). Living historians portrayed doughboys and a Salvation Army volunteer. The Greenville County Public Library provided information on how to trace your ancestors military records. The American Legion was founded in 1919 by veterans of World War I.
The War Museum currently has several permanent World War I exhibits on display. Please contact the museum if you are doing research on World War I veterans or units. The War Museum is actively seeking photos, uniforms, artifacts, etc. related to the 27th, 30th, and 81st Divisions. See more . . .
April And May of 2006: The War Museum partnered with the Greenville Public Library and their film/discussion series on World War I.
Greenville Humanities Festival, April 23, 2005
Bob Dicey gave a lecture on the Greenville Army Air Base during World War II. Over 200 people visited the War Museum during the 2005 Humanities Festival.
Idella Bodie, author of more than 16 books for young people about the American Revolution, held a book signing at the War Museum from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m on November 13, 2004. Over 100 people visited the museum on this day.
Sons of the American Legion Squadron 3
Officers for 2005-2006
Commander---Mike Keller
1st Vice Commander--Lynn Duncan
2nd Vice Commander---Bob Dicey
Adjutant/Treasurer--Kevin Coker
Chaplain--Alan Bell
Sgt.-at-Arms----------David Bell
To be a member of the Sons of the American Legion you must be a male descendant (son, stepson or adopted son) of a person who served honorably in the Armed Forces of the United States of America during dates that Congress has established as being war time. These dates are:
AUG 2, 1990-OPEN
DEC 20, 1989-JAN 31, 1990
AUG 24, 1982-JUL 31, 1984
FEB 28, 1961-MAY 7, 1975
JUN 25, 1950-JAN 31, 1955
DEC 7, 1941-DEC 31, 1946
APR 6, 1917-NOV 11, 1918
U. S. MERCHANT MARINE-DEC 7, 1941-AUG 15, 1945
The person under whom your eligibility is established must be a member in good standing of an American Legion Post or deceased. For a membership application please call 271-2000 or email us.
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