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Hall of Honor & Veteran's Museum at Mt. Vernon airport

100 Aviation Dr., Mount Vernon, IL 62864

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Located at the Mt. Vernon Airport, The Jefferson County Hall of Honor pays tribute to local service people and veterans who served their community and country in times of war and peace.

The Colonel R.D. White Veterans Museum is home to hundreds of pieces of military memorabilia collected during all major conflicts. Authentic vintage uniforms, weapons, munitions, and even K-rations are on display with era newspapers, magazines, and letters from home. From the Civil War to present, relics from all areas of conflict are displayed in tribute.

The Hall of Honor recognizes area military past and present, each in 8x10 framed biographies.

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Phone: (618) 242-7016
Address: 100 Aviation Dr.,
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
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Email Address: managermvaa@mvn.net

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Market Days Flea Market and Vendor Fair

Veterans Memorial Park • May 11 @ 8AM

Find something unique and affordable! Enjoy a different theme each month!

Run For The Wall

Mt. Vernon Outland Airport • May 21 @ 12noon

Hundreds of riders will stop in Mt. Vernon to refuel and then proceed to the Mt. Vernon Airport for a donated luncheon from area businesses.

Mt. Vernon Brewers Festival

Downtown Mt. Vernon 9th St. • Jun 01 @ 12noon

This is a 21 and over event, 9th & Casey Avenue, Mt. Vernon, IL

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