Southeastern Indiana Veteran’s Memorial Opens Saturday in Rising Sun

A proper dedication and ribbon reducing is scheduled to begin at midday.

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(Rising Solar, Ind.) – The brand new Southeastern Indiana Veteran’s Museum is opening to the general public on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022 at midday. A proper dedication and ribbon reducing takes place on the museum, positioned inside the previous Rising Solar 1916 Carnegie Library at 100 N. Excessive Road.

The museum is full of army uniforms, memorabilia, paperwork, and knowledge on Southeastern Indiana’s army heroes and veterans.

In accordance with Tammy Elbright, Ohio County (IN) Council President and museum volunteer, over the previous 10 years the historic library has housed the army assortment of PG Gentrup, an area veteran.

When the County took over the constructing, they not solely determined to let Gentrup’s assortment stay, however obtained grants and donations to replace and restore the constructing. The aim was to increase on Gentrup’s efforts and switch the situation into an attraction devoted to army veterans of Southeast Indiana.

Elbright is very proud that the renovations remained native, using all Ohio County-based contractors.

“It is a nice asset to our group as a result of we’ve a lack of understanding with our American veteran’s historical past. The museum will imply one thing totally different to everybody,” stated Gentrup.

With all branches of the army highlighted, each Gentrup and Elbright hope the Museum might be utilized to teach locals, vacationers, and particularly youths concerning the army and space veterans who served their nation. Guided group excursions can be found.

After the groundbreaking and ribbon reducing on Sept. 17, the museum might be open Mondays, Thursdays, and Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Working with the Ohio County Historic Museum—additionally positioned in Rising Solar–a native volunteer will start cataloging all of the objects within the new facility. This can allow the Veteran’s Museum to be open extra hours for a restricted time.

There isn’t a admission price to the Southeastern Indiana Veteran’s Museum however donations are appreciated.

The constructing additionally homes the workplace of the Ohio County Soil and Water Conservation District.

For extra info, contact Tammy Elbright at (812) 584-2312.

For info on lodging, eateries, vacationer sights, and county occasions, contact the Guests Middle at (888) 776-4786. Further info is offered on enjoyrisingsun.com or by emailing Kendal Miller, government director, at kendal@enjoyrisingsun.com. Rising Solar/Ohio County Tourism may be discovered on Fb.