M20CW - Museum of 20th Century Warfare

05/25/2026

05/25/2026

It's going to be a beautiful day at Fort Harrison State Park. Come out, visit us at the museum and enjoy the park

05/24/2026

Remembering those we lost on the USS Indianapolis, July 1945

On this Memorial Day, we remember the 888 crewmen of USS Indianapolis who never came home.

From the 9 men lost in the kamikaze attack on March 31, 1945, to the 879 sailors and Marines lost after the sinking on July 30, 1945, their sacrifice will never be forgotten.

They were only boys and young men to many who loved them. Sons. Brothers. Husbands. Fathers. Friends. Their lives, their sacrifices, and their stories deserve to be remembered, not just today, but always.

In the comments below, we invite you to share the names and photos of your own loved ones who gave their lives in service to our country, so that together, we may honor and remember them this Memorial Day weekend. 🇺🇸

05/23/2026

Thanks to our dedicated volunteers we
will be open on Memorial Day.
Our normal hours are 10 AM to 2 PM on Thursdays & Fridays
and 10 AM to 6 PM on Saturdays & Sundays through the summer.
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05/23/2026

Did you know about the Green Star banner? Most of us know about the Gold, Blue and Silver Star banners. The Green Star is for those who've lost a service member from su***de. Not all wounds are visible.

Why Green Star? ️
The Green Star was never chosen randomly.

Green is nationally recognized as the color for mental health awareness. National mental health organizations, awareness campaigns, and advocacy efforts across the country use green to represent mental health support, healing, hope, su***de awareness, and the fight to end stigma.

That is why Green was chosen. The Green Star Service Banner was intentionally created to honor families of Veterans lost to su***de, families carrying a loss often connected to the invisible wounds of war and mental health struggles.

The Green Star represents:
💚 Recognition for families too often left unseen

The meaning behind the Green Star was created with purpose from the very beginning. No family should feel invisible.

05/23/2026

Honor our fallen....

🇺🇸 As Memorial Day approaches, we pause to reflect on the true meaning behind the holiday.

While many gather with family and friends over the long weekend, we also remember the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our nation. Memorial Day is a time to honor their sacrifice, reflect on their courage, and remember the freedoms they fought to protect.

For many military and Gold Star families, this day carries deep emotion and remembrance. It is not just a holiday. It is personal.

As we prepare for Memorial Day, let us take time to visit memorials, place flags, attend ceremonies, share stories, and speak the names of our fallen heroes. Their sacrifice should never be forgotten.

Blue Star Mothers of America proudly honors and remembers those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. ❤️🤍💙

05/22/2026

A sobering reflection on the purpose of Memorial Day.

05/15/2026

And so it begin - in 1906 at Fort Benjamin Harrison.

On this day, in 1906, a new military base in Lawrence, Indiana was named after Benjamin Harrison, the twenty-third president of the United States.

Fort Benjamin Harrison was an active U.S. Army post until 1991, but much of the land is now part of Fort Harrison State Park, where locals enjoy hiking trails, biking, golf and fishing.

Learn more about Fort Harrison at the Indiana War Memorials Foundation open Wednesday through Friday from 9am to 5pm. Admission is Free!

*** The Shrine Room is closed for construction and is slated to reopen mid to late-September, 2025.