THE MILITARY MUSEUM’S CALENDAR OF EVENTS
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August 2019
Local Authors Book Signing Event
The Museum of Military History will be paying tribute to its Veteran and military affiliated local authors with a special Commander's Call Event. This indoor event will host eight of Central Florida's local Veteran authors where they will be autographing and presenting their heroic epics. Copies of each author's books will be made available in the Museum's gift shop. This event will be open to the public with a reduced fee for entrance to the Museum. Families are encouraged to…
Find out more »D.A.R. Exhibit Reveal Ceremony
The Joshua Steven chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will be dedicating its NEW American Revolutionary War exhibit to the Museum of Military History. It will be unveiled to the public and Veterans. This exhibit will showcase artifacts and displays paying tribute to the men and women who sacrificed their lives for the birth of our great nation, which are donated by the Daughters of the American Revolution.
Find out more »September 2019
Movie Night at the Museum of Military History
Come support The Museum of Military History by attending the "End Survival" Screening. There will be dinner served at 7:00 PM and then movie will start at 8:00 PM. A fee of $12 per person will cover both dinner and movie. All proceeds go to educate the public, our community about military history.
Find out more »Board of Directors Meeting
Monthly Board of Director's meeting conducted in the Museum's library. The meetiing will be conducted by the Museum's Director, Don Smith. Refreshments will be provided.
Find out more »October 2019
Board of Director’s Meeting
Monthly Board of Director's meeting conducted in the Museum's library. The meetiing will be conducted by the Museum's Director, Don Smith. Refreshments will be provided.
Find out more »Meet the Author: Karina Schmitt
The Museum of Military History will proudly be welcoming Miss Karina Schmitt, the President of the American Patriotic Awareness Coalition, of Danish descent, and a South Floridian as our Guest Author for this month. Miss Schmitt will be presenting her book, ‘When the Germans Came’, a true and heroic memoir of courageous World War II Veteran, Ole Bjørnsen, a Danish soldier fiercely fought back the Nazi invasion of Denmark with less than 6 months of training but still endured the…
Find out more »Disneyana World Chapter Meeting
The theme is, The Historical Influences That Inspired Walt Disney’s Development of Disneyland with Guest Speaker, Stephen M. Silverman. Silverman is an American biographer, journalist, and editor who was the chief entertainment correspondent for the New York Post from 1977 to 1988 and a news editor at Time Inc. where he founded the People Online Daily. He is also the author of 13 books of cultural criticism including his most recent book, "The Amusement Park: 900 Years of Thrills and…
Find out more »November 2019
Board of Directors Meeting
Monthly Board of Director’s meeting conducted in the Museum’s library. The meetiing will be conducted by the Museum’s Director, Don Smith. Refreshments will be provided.
Find out more »December 2019
Board of Directors Meeting
Monthly Board of Director’s meeting conducted in the Museum’s library. The meetiing will be conducted by the Museum’s Director, Don Smith. Refreshments will be provided.
Find out more »January 2020
Board of Directors Meeting
Monthly Board of Director’s meeting conducted in the Museum’s library. The meetiing will be conducted by the Museum’s Director, Don Smith. Refreshments will be provided.
Find out more »February 2020
Board of Directors Meeting
Monthly Board of Director’s meeting conducted in the Museum’s library. The meetiing will be conducted by the Museum’s Director, Don Smith. Refreshments will be provided.
Find out more »Disneyana World Chapter Meeting
A great place to make new friends, renew old friendships and share our love for the mouse, Mickey Mouse and everything Disney. We will have a great Disney speaker, refreshments and as always, our live Disney auction. So come out, have some fun, and learn something new about the magical World of Disney.
Find out more »FL Senator Rick Scott Meet & Greet
The staff of U.S. Senator Rick Scott will hold Mobile Office Hours at the Museum of Military History to help with issues related to Federal Agencies. Please come out to personally meet your Florida Senator, show your support, voice your opinion, and help make a difference in our Central Florida Communities.
Find out more »March 2020
Board of Directors Meeting
Monthly Board of Director’s meeting conducted in the Museum’s library. The meetiing will be conducted by the Museum’s Director, Don Smith. Refreshments will be provided.
Find out more »Disneyana World Chapter Meeting
A great place to make new friends, renew old friendships and share our love for the mouse, Mickey Mouse and everything Disney. We will have a great Disney speaker, refreshments and as always, our live Disney auction. So come out, have some fun, and learn something new about the magical World of Disney.
Find out more »April 2020
Board of Directors Meeting
Monthly Board of Director’s meeting conducted in the Museum’s library. The meetiing will be conducted by the Museum’s Director, Don Smith. Refreshments will be provided.
Find out more »Disneyana World Chapter Meeting
A great place to make new friends, renew old friendships and share our love for the mouse, Mickey Mouse and everything Disney. We will have a great Disney speaker, refreshments and as always, our live Disney auction. So come out, have some fun, and learn something new about the magical World of Disney.
Find out more »May 2020
Board of Directors Meeting
Monthly Board of Director’s meeting conducted in the Museum’s library. The meetiing will be conducted by the Museum’s Director, Don Smith. Refreshments will be provided.
Find out more »Memorial Day Ceremony
The Museum of Military History will be observing National Memorial Day with a special Ceremonial Event. The ceremony will be hosted in the museum on Monday, May 25, 2020, at 12:00 P.M. to pay homage to our Nation's dearly departed Veterans and will be conducted by the Museum staff. The first 40 guest will be allowed to attend the ceremony. Families are encouraged to attend and honor these military heroes that have given so much to secure the freedoms we…
Find out more »Memorial Day (the Museum is OPEN)
Memorial Day will be observed on Monday, May 25, 2020. It is a Federal holiday observed on the last Monday in May, and commemorates the men and women who died while in the military service. Pay tribute to the U.S. men and women who died during military service by observing a national moment of remembrance with a minute of silence at 3:00 PM local time. Memorial Day Versus Veterans Day What is the difference between Veterans Day and Memorial Day? Memorial…
Find out more »June 2020
PTSD Awareness Month
June is “National Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Month”, and is intended to raise public awareness about issues related to PTSD, reduce the stigma associated with PTSD, and help ensure that those suffering from the invisible wounds of war receive proper treatment. For more information on PTSD and well as available agencies to seek aid, feel free to check out the provided links below: The American Psychological Association (apa.org) U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (ptsd.va.gov) Veterans Crisis Line (veteranscrisisline.net) Download the …
Find out more »Board of Directors Meeting
Monthly Board of Director’s meeting conducted in the Museum’s library. The meetiing will be conducted by the Museum’s Director, Don Smith. Refreshments will be provided.
Find out more »Disneyana World Chapter Meeting (CANCELED)
A great place to make new friends, renew old friendships and share our love for the mouse, Mickey Mouse and everything Disney. We will have a great Disney speaker, refreshments and as always, our live Disney auction. So come out, have some fun, and learn something new about the magical World of Disney.
Find out more »PTSD Awareness Month
June is “National Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Month”, and is intended to raise public awareness about issues related to PTSD, reduce the stigma associated with PTSD, and help ensure that those suffering from the invisible wounds of war receive proper treatment. For more information on PTSD and well as available agencies to seek aid, feel free to check out the provided links below: The American Psychological Association (apa.org) U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (ptsd.va.gov) Veterans Crisis Line (veteranscrisisline.net) Download the …
Find out more »July 2020
Board of Directors Meeting
Monthly Board of Director’s meeting conducted in the Museum’s library. The meetiing will be conducted by the Museum’s Director, Don Smith. Refreshments will be provided.
Find out more »August 2020
Board of Directors Meeting
Monthly Board of Director’s meeting conducted in the Museum’s library. The meetiing will be conducted by the Museum’s Director, Don Smith. Refreshments will be provided.
Find out more »“Purple Heart Day” Commander’s Call & Canned Food Drive
The Museum of Military History will be celebrating PURPLE HEART Day with a special Commander’s Call. The Ceremony will begin at 11:00 A.M. at the Museum. The ceremony will be conducted by the Museum staff and a special commemoration by the Museum Director. The POW – MIA table will be presented during the Ceremony. Light refreshments will be served after the ceremony. Custom made Dog Tags will also be available for purchase with all proceeds supporting the Museum’s ability to…
Find out more »Disneyana World Chapter Meeting – CANCELED
A great place to make new friends, renew old friendships and share our love for the mouse, Mickey Mouse and everything Disney. We will have a great Disney speaker, refreshments and as always, our live Disney auction. So come out, have some fun, and learn something new about the magical World of Disney.
Find out more »September 2020
Board of Directors Meeting
Monthly Board of Director’s meeting conducted in the Museum’s library. The meetiing will be conducted by the Museum’s Director, Don Smith. Refreshments will be provided.
Find out more »Commander’s Call: POW-MIA Ceremony
The Museum of Military History will be observing National POW/MIA Recognition Day with a special Commander’s Call Event. The ceremony will pay homage to all of the past and present POW/MIA service members and will be conducted by the Museum staff, 463rd Air Cadet Squadron Honor Guard, and members of the Osceola County Veterans Council. Custom made Dog Tags will also be available for purchase with all proceeds supporting the museum’s ability to educate people on the rich history of…
Find out more »October 2020
Board of Directors Meeting
Monthly Board of Director’s meeting conducted in the Museum’s library. The meetiing will be conducted by the Museum’s Director, Don Smith. Refreshments will be provided.
Find out more »Disneyana World Chapter Meeting
A great place to make new friends, renew old friendships and share our love for the mouse, Mickey Mouse and everything Disney. We will have a great Disney speaker, refreshments and as always, our live Disney auction. So come out, have some fun, and learn something new about the magical World of Disney.
Find out more »November 2020
Veterans’ Day (The Museum is OPEN)
Veterans Day 2019 will be on Monday, November 11th, 2019. As a federal holiday Veterans Day is typically observed on November 11th every year. However, if it occurs on a Sunday then the following Monday is designated as the Federal holiday, and if it occurs on a Saturday then either Saturday or Friday may be designated. In times when the observance falls on a Sunday, the following Monday is designated as the Federal holiday. For years when the 11th is…
Find out more »Board of Directors Meeting
Monthly Board of Director’s meeting conducted in the Museum’s library. The meetiing will be conducted by the Museum’s Director, Don Smith. Refreshments will be provided.
Find out more »Thanksgiving Day ( the Museum is CLOSED)
Thanksgiving will be observed on Thursday, November 28, 2019, and military personnel serving around the world will give thanks in many ways. Thanksgiving Military Traditions Major holidays such as Thanksgiving often present a challenge for military personnel who can be stationed far from home and their families on the holidays. For many people in the military community, they will celebrate Thanksgiving in a different manner every year, depending on leave status, and current operations. Traditionally, senior leaders serve dinner to…
Find out more »December 2020
Quilt of Valor Ceremony – Honoring Don Smith
The Museum of Military History will be honoring our Director, Don Smith, through a Quilt of Valor Ceremony performed by the Central Florida chapter of the Quilt of Valor Foundation. The ceremony will highlight Mr. Smith's 30 plus years of military service as well as the devotion and sacrifices he has made to help better the Veteran communities of Central Florida. Refreshments will be offered after the ceremony. Custom made Dog Tags will also be available for purchase with all…
Find out more »Board of Directors Meeting
Monthly Board of Director’s meeting conducted in the Museum’s library. The meetiing will be conducted by the Museum’s Director, Don Smith. Refreshments will be provided.
Find out more »January 2021
Board of Directors Meeting
Monthly Board of Director’s meeting conducted in the Museum’s library. The meetiing will be conducted by the Museum’s Director, Don Smith. Refreshments will be provided.
Find out more »February 2021
Board of Directors Meeting
Monthly Board of Director’s meeting conducted in the Museum’s library. The meetiing will be conducted by the Museum’s Director, Don Smith. Refreshments will be provided.
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