Ernie Pyle World War II Museum

08/16/2026

School might've just started but fall break will be here before you know it! There are only 20 spots available claim yours now and make fall break something to remember!

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08/12/2026

Thank you for honoring the life of Ernie Pyle with us! It was a true day of celebration. We hope to see you, and all your friends, next year!

*Photo credit: Andy Peter

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07/30/2026

TRIVIA TIME!

Did You Know?

Question: Which famous World War II correspondent won the Pulitzer Prize for his reporting from the front lines and has a museum dedicated to his legacy in Indiana?

A. Walter Cronkite
B. Edward R. Murrow
C. Ernie Pyle
D. Bob Hope

Answer: C. Ernie Pyle

Ernie Pyle became one of America's most beloved journalists by telling the stories of everyday soldiers serving during World War II. His honest, heartfelt reporting helped people back home understand the realities of war and earned him the 1944 Pulitzer Prize.

Think you would have gotten that one right?

Then grab your team and join us for Trivia Night at Carter's Nest Bar & Grill benefiting the Ernie Pyle WWII Museum! You'll enjoy a fun evening of friendly competition while helping preserve the legacy of one of America's most influential journalists.

History. Trivia. Great company. An even greater cause.

We hope to see you there!

07/15/2026

THIS SATURDAY! Join us for a day of classic Jeeps, community, and honoring those who have served our country.

PLUS, shop with local vendors! See some of the vendors to expect below and support the Dana 76ers 4-H club bake sale!

It is sure to be a day full of fun with multiple ways to support the community you know and love!

07/14/2026

Calling all Ernie Pyle Elementary School alumni and former employees

The Ernie Pyle WWII Museum invites all past Ernie Pyle Elementary School students, teachers, staff, and employees to gather during the Ernie Pyle Fireman’s Festival.

We will have a tent set up on the Ernie Pyle and Veterans Memorial Plaza for visiting, reconnecting, and sharing memories.
Dates and times:

Friday, August 7 — 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Saturday, August 8 — 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM

Limited seating will be available. Welcome to bring lawn chairs.
Our hope is to make this an annual reunion-style gathering, similar to the Dana School Alumni gathering. We would love to see former teachers, staff, and students reconnect, and we encourage classmates to come together as a group.

Please help spread the word by sharing this post and inviting anyone who attended or worked at Ernie Pyle Elementary School.
If groups or individuals would like to share specific times to meet, please post below or call Roxann Scott at 812-243-3140. A schedule will be put together and shared.

We hope to see you there!

04/17/2026

He told the stories of the men others overlooked, the everyday soldiers. 🇺🇸

Join us this Saturday as we honor the life and legacy of Ernie Pyle.
📍 Ernie Pyle Rest Park | Dana, IN | 🕚 11 AM

Bring a friend and help us keep his story alive.

04/15/2026

This Saturday, we come together to honor one of our hometown heroes—Ernie Pyle. 🇺🇸

His words told the stories of everyday soldiers and shaped how the world understood WWII. Now it’s our turn to show up and ensure his legacy continues right here where it began.

Saturday, April 18
11:00 AM
Ernie Pyle Rest Park

This is more than a ceremony, it’s a moment of community, history, and remembrance.

Bring a lawn chair, bring a friend, and help us grow this tradition for future generations.

We need YOU there.
Please share and invite others to join us.

04/02/2026

PARENTS!! Looking for something fun and educational to do while your kiddos are on spring break? A trip to Dana will do just the trick! Stop by the museum for a FREE fun filled walk down history lane! Ernie Pyle continues to have an impact on today's society, you would be surprised how interested your kids might be!