Military Trails of Missouri Passport Program concludes last rounds of site coins

PERRYVILLE, Mo. (KFVS) – The Military Trails of Missouri Passport Program, an initiative aimed at honoring and preserving Missouri’s rich military history, announces a transition as it concludes its last round of site coins.

According to a release from Missouri’s National Veterans Memorial, the program will continue with stamps and completion coins to mark participants’ journeys across these historic sites.

The Veterans Memorial says that the Military Trails of Missouri Passport Program has been instrumental in educating and engaging visitors about the significant role Missouri played in various military conflicts throughout history. Through partnerships with historical sites, museums, and cultural institutions across the state, the program has allowed participants to explore firsthand the legacies of bravery, sacrifice, and resilience that define Missouri’s military heritage.

The decision to transition from site coins to stamps and introduce completion coins reflects the program’s commitment to evolving with the changing needs and preferences of participants.

Stamps will serve as a way for visitors to commemorate their visits to each site, while completion coins will offer a reward for those who complete the entire passport journey.

The last round of site coins will be available for collection while supplies last. Participants are encouraged to visit the program’s website for more information on participating sites. In the Heartland, this includes the National Stars and Stripes Museum and Library in Bloomfield, and Missouri’s National Veterans Memorial in Perryville.

This program is made possible in partnership with several participating locations, including the Battle of Athens State Historic Site, Battle of Lexington State Historic Site, Harry S. Truman Library & Museum, Missouri’s National Veterans Memorial, Museum of Missouri Military History, National WWI Museum and Memorial, The National Stars and Stripes Museum and Library, Soldiers Memorial Military Museum, Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site, Veterans Memorial Museum, Wentworth Military Academy Museum, and Wilson Creek National Battlefield.

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