"THOSE WHO SERVED"
War Museum Honoring Mercer County's Veterans Since 1999
Preserving Our Veterans' Service To Our Country And Our Freedom
All Gave Some. Some Gave All. The War Museum contains artifacts from the Civil War to the present day wars. These pieces of history will transport you back to a time when the young men and women of our country were called upon to defend our constitutional rights and the rights of others. Come and experience a trip through historical events that allow us to lead the lives we live today.
In Memory Of Those Who Served Our Country
HIGHLIGHTS: Honoring All Who Served Each week, the War Museum selects and posts the name and picture of a veteran from Mercer County, West Virginia. Check back often for 'Veteran of the Week' updates, news and events.
TOURS: Learning About A History Of Selfless Service The American Heritage Girls are posing for a picture during a private tour at the War Museum. We appreciate the comments posted by visitors.
MEDIA: Videos, Documents and Links Below is a selection of interesting articles, documents and online resources. Please report any links or resources that are no longer active.
Added May 13, 2012 by: War Museum from YouTube
West Virginia is home to more than 170,000 who have served in the military. In honor of Veterans Day, Suzanne Higgins recently traveled to Mercer County where the sacrifices of veterans are remembered everyday.
Added July 26, 2012 by: War Museum from DailyMotion and YouTube
The famous poem done as a song taken from Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae, MD (1872 - 1918) Canadian Army (Slideshow).
Added May 13, 2012 by: War Museum from YouTube
Country music recording artist Dwayne O'Brien performed his song "We Remember" at the annual convention of the International Council of Air Shows last December in Las Vegas, Nevada. And he produced this video to be projected on the screens behind him while he sang. We hope that you'll share this link widely with friends and family who appreciate America's aviation legacy and all that our country's airborne warriors have done to defend our country. Many thanks to Dwayne O'Brien for both performing his wonderful song and producing this moving video.
Added May 22, 2012 by: War Museum from YouTube
American newsreel on Battle of the Bulge, 16 December 1944 - 25 January 1945.
Added January 20, 2013 by: War Museum from YouTube
Hershel "Woody" Williams, a Medal of Honor recipient from the battle for Iwo Jima, shares his story.
Added November 18, 2012 by: War Museum from YouTube
Dedication Ceremony for the War Memorial Room at the Those Who Served War Museum in Princeton, WV. Hershel "Woody" Williams, Medal of Honor Recipient, Special Guest Speaker 11/17/12
Added November 18, 2012 by: War Museum from YouTube
Woody Williams speech.
- Wounded Warrior Project
- WV Department of Veterans Assistance
- Vietnam Virtual Wall
- Mighty Eighth Air Force Museum
- Medal of Honor - SSgt. Junior Spurrier
- The Battle of Pigeon Roost - May 17, 1862
- D-Day Invasion of Normandy
- The National WWII Museum
- 8th Air Force Museum
- U. S. Air Force Museum
- Music & Radio Broadcast from WWI & WWII
- The Army Historical Foundation
- National Museum of the US Navy
- Arlington National Cemetery - The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
- Stalag XVIIB - Prisoner of War Camp
- B-17 Gunner Recalls Being Shot Down
- Life As A POW In Stalag XVIIB-by LHK
- POW Camp Regulations
- War Memorial Dedication Program
- MACR3872 (Lt. Dana White)
"THOSE WHO SERVED": About Us Board of Directors:
George Williams - Director
Tony Whitlow - Curator
Bill Archer
Harold Buckner
Jim Ferguson (Maintenance)
Jeremiah Murphy
Jeff Palmer
Pat Smith
Sandy Ware
Tracy Weiss
For more information, call us at (304) 487-3670.
Memorial Building
1500 West Main Street
Princeton, WV 24740
Phone: (304) 487-3670
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