Miami Valley Veterans Museum

09/01/2026

Contact:
Vivian Blevins, Ph.D.
[email protected]
937.778.3815

DO YOU KNOW? Fire Safety Issues

Do you know that if you throw your 9-volt battery in your kitchen trash, you can start a fire or that your child’s bedroom door on the second floor should be closed at night or that your I phone or laptop can ignite?

Are your families’ bedrooms on the second floor? Did you know that you should have a fire ladder in each bedroom? Do you know what one is and where to buy it and what it costs? Has a visitor to your home ever extinguished a cigarette in one of your potted plants? In addition to rudeness, this is an outright no-no.

Lyle Bolin, Troy fire inspector/investigator, firefighter, and paramedic knows the answers to these question and so many more with training from Sinclair Community College and certification as a fire inspector/investigator from the Ohio Fire Academy. Bolin is the featured speaker on September 2, 2026, at 9 a.m. at the Miami Valley Veterans Museum at 2234 South County Road 25-A, and the public is invited.

Bolin says, “I am responsible for all of Troy and that includes 1700 business. I inspect the businesses for alarms, extinguishers, and general safety. I check breaker boxes and other electrical devices and do community outreach to educate. And Bolin, unlike many speakers, welcomes interruptions as audience member think of a question/situation for which they want/need an answer.

With a firm commitment to service to the Troy area, Bolin wants veterans in the audience to know of his family’s service. He is proud of his father, Keith Bolin, a U.S. Army combat medic in Vietnam and his grandfather, Cliff Bolin, a World War II U.S. Marine machine gunner who fought in Guadalcanal.

Bolin will arrive at the museum at 8 a.m. with two medics from his team who will be taking vital signs of veterans and their guests, Participants may have all tests taken or as many as they like in a private office. The tests, available from 8 until 9 a.m., are the following: blood pressure reading, pulse rate, oxygen saturation in blood, and blood sugar (which requires the prick of a finger).
Refreshments of coffee, water, and pastries will be served beginning at 8:30. Call the museum with questions: 937.332.8852.

08/21/2026

08/20/2026

Help Support the Miami Valley Veterans Museum by participating in the Dine to Donate program at Bob Evans. Coupons are good at all Bob Evans Restaurants from 9 a.m. until 9 p.m. Bob Evans will donate 15% of your check to the Museum and help support our Veterans and the Veterans History Project

08/05/2026

Plan to Visit the Miami Valley Veterans Museum Soon!
Open: Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 10 A.M. - 2 P.M.

Also on the First Saturday of the Month
From 10 A.M until 2 P.M.

08/05/2026

Admission to the museum is always free. Donations are always appreciated.

07/26/2026

Mark your Calendars for this online fundraiser. Only on Whatnot.

🇺🇸 Help Us Preserve History for Future Generations! 🇺🇸
Every artifact tells a story. Every uniform, medal, photograph, and piece of history honors the men and women who served our country.
The Miami Valley Veterans Museum is working to grow and preserve these incredible stories, and you can be part of that mission.
Join us for a special fundraising event hosted by Kingston's Koins! Together, we can help ensure these priceless pieces of our nation's history are protected and shared with generations to come.
❤️ Every bid, every purchase, and every donation makes a difference.
Thank you for supporting our veterans, honoring their sacrifices, and helping keep their legacy alive.
🇺🇸 We hope to see you there!

07/21/2026

The Miami Valley Veterans Museum has strived to include veterans from all wars and conflicts starting with the Revolutionary War for Independence to the current conflicts. Currently missing from our displays are items from the Gulf War. If there are veterans who would like to donate items from that timeframe (or any other); please contact our Curator John Bankowitz at the museum at 937-332-8852 or [email protected]. If you wish to drop by with your donation our hours are 10am-2pm on Mon, Wed, and Thurs. We are located at 2245 S CR 25A. We are open with the same hours on the first Saturday of each month. All veterans and family members and anyone interested in seeing our displays and getting a tour are welcome at the museum at no cost. Thank you for your service and patronage.

07/18/2026

Gather your friends and join us on Saturday, September 19, 2026, for a Rock N Soul R***e Show starring father & son duo Don & Ryan Rose. This musical event is a fundraiser with proceeds benefiting the Miami Valley Veterans Museum.

Event Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026 @ 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM:
Event Location: 2252 Troy Urbana Rd. Troy, Ohio

Celebrate the music and magic of solid gold oldies as a father & son duo (Don & Ryan Rose) take you back in time on a musical journey including hits from popular artists of the 50's and 60's. Relive the magic of Motown, Frankie Valli, the Jackson 5, Tom Jones, The Blues Brothers, and a special patriotic tribute to America 250!
For all the Elvis fans... there will be a set featuring the King of Rock & Roll.

This is a family friendly event for all ages.
Gather your friends and family and join us for spaghetti dinner (optional) and musical entertainment.
TICKETS are $20 for SHOW ONLY and $30 for BOTH the Dinner & Show

SCHEDULE
5:30 PM Doors Open
6:00 PM -7:00 PM Optional Spaghetti Dinner (Dinner/Show ticket purchase required)
7:00 PM - 9:30 PM Showtime
• Snacks & Soft drinks available for purchase during the show
• For accurate catering headcount, dinner tickets must be purchased 1 week before event
• Spaghetti Dinner (includes breadstick, salad, & dessert)
For more details or to purchase tickets Call/Text: 513-267-0173 OR visit our ticketing site: https://miamivalleyveteransmuseum.ticketspice.com/rock-soul-revue-sept-19-2026

07/16/2026

Help the Miami Valley Veterans Museum by patronizing Bob Evans on the following dates. Make a copy or copy to your phone and show it to your server at checkout and the museum will receive part of your check to help support our veterans and the programs at the Miami Valley Veterans Museum.

07/15/2026

This is a reminder to help support the Miami Valley Veterans Museum's Dancing with the Miam Valley Stars. This fundraiser is for the Swigart's who are competing as a couple.