01/10/2023
The Indiana Military Museum will be featured on tomorrow night's episode of American Pickers. To view, tune in to the History Channel at 8 pm EST.
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The museum is dedicated to fostering the memory, understanding, and appreciation of U.S. military history. Please call for details or visit our website.
The Indiana Military Museum (IMM) exists to serve the citizens of the community, the state, and the nation with educational programming, archives, displays, and opportunities for intense research related to America’s military history from the American Revolution to the present day. This is accomplished by maintaining, preserving, and displaying artifacts which represent the strength and freedom of
The Indiana Military Museum (IMM) exists to serve the citizens of the community, the state, and the nation with educational programming, archives, displays, and opportunities for intense research related to America’s military history from the American Revolution to the present day. This is accomplished by maintaining, preserving, and displaying artifacts which represent the strength and freedom of
Operating as usual
01/10/2023
Please consider attending a benefit dinner for IMM volunteer, Chris Boggs, and his family, who has experienced extreme medical and living expense due to his extended illness over the last year. Despite his illness, "Boggs" continues to be a key part of the IMM comradery on a regular basis, which helps make the success of the museum happen.
Donations can also be made to Chris and his family, in care of IMM, at the museum, by mail or on the museum website, by noting such on donation.
01/06/2023
01/04/2023
Reenactor registration for the Great War Event at IMM April 1st/2nd, 2023 is coming soon.
01/02/2023
Finally, after 3 years of waiting for its spot in the restoratation shop, the 1915 Budd/GMC, WWI, AEF Aviation Services (AS) truck has made it inside to start the process of being reassembled. For the most part, the truck is primed, the pieces and parts are being restored and it will be ready for a new wood bed and canvas to be installed by spring. The motor is still being evaluated as to whether the truck will ever run or just be a static display for now, but it's beginning to look sharp.
Another very rare piece of military history that we feel can only be seen in this country at the Indiana Military Museum.
Volunteer Keith Kline from Berryville, Illinois is shown in the pictures welding on the placement of a new floorboard section. Watch for more pics as work progresses.
01/01/2023
Thru January and February, IMM is closed Mondays and winter hours are 11 am to 4 pm Tuesday thru Sunday.
12/29/2022
The Indiana Military Museum will be open regular business hours, 10 am to 4 pm, ET, this Friday, Saturday, Sunday, thru the New Years holiday.
On Monday Jan 2nd, the museum will be closed and change to winter hours, 11 am to 4 pm, ET, daily thru March 1st. Closed Mondays.
IMM follows the Vincennes Community School Corporation's schedule of closings due to severe winter weather.
Call or follow us here to be sure whether we are open or not.
12/26/2022
The museum is open normal hours today from 10 to 4 pm ET.
12/24/2022
We have the finest selection of Texas Toy, Sluban, military, block toys for all your last minute Christmas needs. Open until 4 pm.
12/24/2022
Problem solved, the Indiana Military Museum is open and will resume normal hours today, 10 to 4 pm. Come see us.
12/23/2022
Due to adverse conditions, the museum is closed today.
12/11/2022
Next Saturday, December 17, the Indiana Military Museum will welcome members from the 353. Infantarie Division, 1st. Squad, German reenacting unit who will be camped out and set up in the IMM German bunker for the weekend, drilling, displaying their gear, and teaching living history to museum visitors from 10 - 4 pm ET. Please come check them out and ask questions, interact with the reenactors, and find out about joining their group, if interested.
12/07/2022
IMM regrets to announce the passing of yet another fine, longtime, volunteer and supporter of the museum. Sgt. Richard Carrie, aka Sarg. Click on attached obituary.
12/05/2022
WWII Navy Veteran Seaman First Class Howard Beagles, 94, of Springfield, IL, visited the museum Saturday, for the first time with his family, and is reported to have had a "genuinely, special time". Claiming to personally know Santa, he never passes up a candy cane at Christmas time. Here, he is seen autographing IMM's copy of Tom Brokaw's book, "The Greatest Generation", alongside hundreds of other WWII veterans that have visited the museum and signed over the last 10 years.
12/02/2022
Don't forget to shop the Indiana Military Museum gift shop for all your Christmas needs. As well as apparel and books, we now carry a full line of miltary themed, "Sluban" and "Flight Force", model building brick sets. From army tanks to airplanes and submarines, they're a real hit with the kids. Come check them out! Open 10-4 ET everyday until Christmas!
12/02/2022
Just a reminder that on Saturday, December 3rd from 2 to 4:00 Eastern time, there will be pictures with Santa at the Indiana Military Museum Inc, 715 S 6th St. Vincennes, IN for $5.00 each.
11/15/2022
Santa will be at the Indiana Military Museum for "Pictures with Santa" on Saturday, December 3, 2022 between 2 and 4 pm. The cost is $5.00 per picture. Please come spend the afternoon, visit the museum and don't forget the IMM gift shop for a good selection of military Christmas items. (hats, t-shirts, toys, books, models, memberships, commemorative bricks) and much, much more.
11/12/2022
IMM has lost another great friend and veteran. Our guest of honor during our "Salute to WWII Veterans" Labor Day Event, Ned B. Kent, 105, of Washington, Indiana, formerly of Sandborn, Indiana, went to heaven peacefully, with loved ones at his side, on Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022, at Daviess Community Hospital in Washington. He was born Feb. 23, 1917, in Taylor Township, Greene County, Indiana, to Clyde and Barbara 'Ellen' (Benham) Kent. Ned married the love of his life, Julia Adelyne (McKee) Kent, on Dec. 19, 1948, and they enjoyed 71 years together.
Ned was a U.S. Army veteran, serving in North Africa, Sicily, Italy and France during World War II. He was a member of the Sandborn Baptist Church, a recipient of the Sagamores of the Wabash, Lyons American Legion Post 479, VFW, DAV. Ned loved gardening and flowers, using his passion to own and operate Ned B. Kent Florist for 27 years.
11/11/2022
Admission to IMM is free to all veterans today until 4 pm.
11/10/2022
Community Announcement: Clark Middle School, located in Vincennes, is hosting a Veterans Day Program this Friday morning. All Veterans are welcome to attend. The event will be held at the CMS gym, CMS will open to Veterans at 8:30, with the program to begin at 8:45 and conclude at 9:30.
10/17/2022
Timeline photos
10/17/2022
The Great War Event at IMM (WWI) is now set for Saturday/Sunday April 1st & 2nd, 2023. Mark you calendars now. More information to follow in time.
10/16/2022
2022 IMM Vietnam study in B&W
10/14/2022
Right now, it's all on go. The helicopter will run, barring any high winds, breakdowns, or unforeseen problems, but bring your warm clothes. You're going to be cruising in the open air.
Reenactors - S & A is at 10 am and we'll do a weapons demo or such some time before noon. Maybe a skirmish. Battle is at 2:30.
10/03/2022
Coming on Saturday, October 15, the Huey helicopter will be at IMM as a part of our Vietnam Appreciation Day. The museum's guest of honor for the day will be Sgt. Sammy Davis, MOH recipient from Indiana during the Vietnam War, who will have copies of his book available for sale and signing. The Huey and Sammy will arrive about 10 am. Huey rides are set at $100. for adults 13 & up, $50. for children 12 and under, but must ride with an adult. Gates are open from 9 am to 5 pm. Weapons demonstrations, skirmishes and a scheduled battle will go on during the day. Reenactors may stay both Friday and Saturday night. All veterans are welcome to attend. Helicopter rides are provided and controlled by Indiana Search & Rescue. Weather permitting. All outdoor activities are free. For inside museum admittance, standard daily fees apply. Vietnam veterans and before may enter the museum for free on Saturday.
09/26/2022
Larry Dee Melsheimer
IMM is deeply saddened to learn of the recent passing of longtime volunteer, Larry Melsheimer, 82, of Vincennes, at 9:10 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 19, 2022, at Gentle Care of Vincennes. He will be sadly missed by all at IMM.
Larry Dee Melsheimer, 82, of Vincennes, passed away at 9:10 p.m. Monday, Sept. 19, 2022, at Gentle Care of Vincennes.
09/25/2022
On October 1st at 7 PM at the George Rogers Clark NHP Visitor Center there will be a special showing of this Vietnam War documentary presented by the Indiana Military Museum. All persons of the public are welcome. Contact the IMM for more information.
Trailer: https://vimeo.com/312861149
09/21/2022
Work continues in the Ike Murphy Restoration Shop this week on the Link Trainer Flight Simulator (also known as the "Blue Box"). Volinteers Ed Marando and Frank Roales are shown here after covering a wing with fabric, while other volunteers, Marc Freuchtel and Ben Dawdy work on the fuselage itself. This rare and fully operational, finished project should resemble the one pictured here at the NAS Ft. Lauderdale Museum and hopefully be on display in the IMM Annex by the end of the year.
09/18/2022
Word was received today that another great veteran and longtime friend and contributor of IMM, Jim Baize, 96, of Carmel, Indiana, passed away yesterday. Jim was a member of the US Navy during WWII, piloting a Higgins LCVP landing craft on Iwo Jima, similar to the one he helped to restore and display at the Indiana Military Museum. He will be sadly missed. His incredible story is here ...
https://cbs4indy.com/news/4-our-veterans/hoosier-veteran-recounts-his-journey-from-fighting-in-wwii-to-founding-an-engineering-firm/
09/18/2022
Reenactor registration, Vietnam Appreciation Day, October 15, 2022 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/indiana-military-museum-salute-to-vietnam-veterans-tickets-337523069587?aff=ebdssbdestsearch&fbclid=IwAR3sv4V_9R5rzC5vqq5ZZ_ps5a3B4jGZmJMjTHy8oHOhQ77GQ25XawFZSrE
09/17/2022
Within view of the Indiana Military Museum, Ike has returned home to oversee the place he truly loved most. Rest in peace, Ike!
09/14/2022
This week IMM volunteer Bryan walks us through the unique George Field barracks display in the Annex Building. Let us know what your favorite part is.
09/14/2022
Ike Murphy, 90, of Vincennes, Korean War veteran, and IMM supporter and volunteer, passed away Friday, September 9th, 2022.
09/10/2022
Thank you Mick Hetman, IMM photographer/reenactor/design consultant, for the availability of the attached photo. Check out his other work at Mick Hetman Photography. https://www.facebook.com/hetmanphoto/
09/07/2022
Join us as Jim discusses the history of the T34 Tank and the unique backstory of how a Russian tank came to be at the IMM.
09/06/2022
09/05/2022
And more shots from the Indiana Military museums "Salute to veterans"
09/05/2022
More shots from the Indiana Military museums "Salute to veterans"
09/05/2022
Some shots from the Indiana Military museums "Salute to veterans"
09/05/2022
Some shots from the Indiana Military museums "Salute to veterans"
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This week IMM volunteer Bryan walks us through the unique George Field barracks display in the Annex Building. Let us know what your favorite part is.
Join us as Jim discusses the history of the T34 Tank and the unique backstory of how a Russian tank came to be at the IMM.
Our Sherman Tank on its way to the battle staging area for Saturdays battle.
World War One Trench
For the next few weeks we will be taking a look at a few exhibits in the Annex building. Join us this week as our volunteer Bryan walks us through our WWI trench.
T-34 being moved into the Annex, June 21. Come see it now in the museum and see it run Labor Day weekend at our annual Salute to the Veterans of WWII event!
T-34 being moved into the Annex, June 21. Come see it now in the museum and see it run Labor Day weekend at our annual Salute to the Veterans of WWII event!
T-34 arriving and being unloaded at the museum, June 21
T-34 arriving and being unloaded at the museum, June 21
T-34 being moved into the Annex, June 21. Come see it now in the museum and see it run Labor Day weekend at our annual Salute to the Veterans of WWII event!
T-34 arriving and being unloaded at the museum, June 21
lets try this again
Here it comes
The museum has acquired a new T34/85 running tank, video of it just loaded today being driven by volunteer Jon Andrews, and our team will arrive at the museum with it late between 2 & 4 pm.
running battle @ Indiana Military Museum 5/7/22
Fly over at Indiana Military Museum's WWI event on Sat' see it again 1:30 PM tomorrow 4/3/22
And here it is in the air! Come out to the WWI event this weekend at the IMM and see more history in action! Event hours 9-5 this Sat. & Sun.
Sammy Davis Medal of Honor Recipient was at the museum today to honor Vietnam vets coming in on a Huey
Summer Series: Episode #5- We go into the main museum to discuss one of the cases with some of our rarest and most unique pieces. If you're a World War II historian, this is for you!!
Summer Series: Episode #4- On this episode we check out one of our newest acquisitions, the Talos Missile. Join us as we talk to Jim to learn a little more about the history of the Talos defense system and what is in store for the missile at IMM!!
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IMM Biplanes 2021 WWI part 2
IMM Biplanes WWI 2021
IMM 2020
Origional Mace restoration
Huey
Cannon fire
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The Indiana Military Museum (IMM) exists to serve the citizens of the community, the state, and the nation with educational programming, archives, displays, and opportunities for intense research related to America’s military history from the American Revolution to the present day. The museum is dedicated to fostering the memory, understanding, and appreciation of U.S. military history. This is accomplished by maintaining, preserving, displaying, and using artifacts which represent the strength and freedom of our American heritage.
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I posted a bunch of pictures I took at the WW2 event on this FB page:
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Here are some of my pictures from this fantastic event. Enjoy!
"Japanese Prayer Flag"
Owner: Jeremy Wayne Bowles
2022 WW2 Event at Indiana Military Museum Inc
WW2 Reenactment photograph by Mick Hetman Photography
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Owner: Jeremy Wayne Bowles
2022 WW2 Event at Indiana Military Museum Inc
WW2 Reenactment photograph by Mick Hetman Photography
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"Brevity Before Battle"
WW2 Reenactor: Jayden Pettyjohn, Long Range Desert Group (North Africa)
2022 WW2 Event at Indiana Military Museum Inc
WW2 Reenactment photograph by Mick Hetman Photography
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WW2 Reenactor: Jayden Pettyjohn, Long Range Desert Group (North Africa)
2022 WW2 Event at Indiana Military Museum Inc
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"Angels of the Battlefield"
WW2 Reenactors: Cooper Scharbrough (left) and Penny Meier (right)
2022 WW2 Event at Indiana Military Museum Inc
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WW2 Reenactors: Cooper Scharbrough (left) and Penny Meier (right)
2022 WW2 Event at Indiana Military Museum Inc
WW2 Reenactment photograph by Mick Hetman Photography
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Paratroopers of the 82nd airborne division 505th G Co prepare for the invasion of Normandy
More photos to come
Corey Vaughn
Trent Henning
Eddie Bivens Jr
Blake Thomas
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More photos to come
Corey Vaughn
Trent Henning
Eddie Bivens Jr
Blake Thomas
Indiana Military Museum Inc
"His Life is on the Line"
Parachuting over Normandy on the Night of June 5th, 1944
Operation Neptune, Mission Boston
Target: Ste. Mere Eglise
WW2 Reenactors: Trent Henning of G Company (left) and Jumpmaster Corey Vaughn of 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division.
2022 WW2 Event at Indiana Military Museum Inc
WW2 Reenactment photograph by Mick Hetman Photography
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Parachuting over Normandy on the Night of June 5th, 1944
Operation Neptune, Mission Boston
Target: Ste. Mere Eglise
WW2 Reenactors: Trent Henning of G Company (left) and Jumpmaster Corey Vaughn of 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division.
2022 WW2 Event at Indiana Military Museum Inc
WW2 Reenactment photograph by Mick Hetman Photography
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"Static Line Connected...to Destiny"
Parachuting over Normandy on the Night of June 5th, 1944
Operation Neptune, Mission Boston
Target: Ste. Mere Eglise
WW2 Reenactor: Alex Mahurin of G Company, 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division.
2022 WW2 Event at Indiana Military Museum Inc
Thanks Alex for the lighting assistance for these night images
WW2 Reenactment photograph by Mick Hetman Photography
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Parachuting over Normandy on the Night of June 5th, 1944
Operation Neptune, Mission Boston
Target: Ste. Mere Eglise
WW2 Reenactor: Alex Mahurin of G Company, 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division.
2022 WW2 Event at Indiana Military Museum Inc
Thanks Alex for the lighting assistance for these night images
WW2 Reenactment photograph by Mick Hetman Photography
www.hetmandesign.com
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"Under the Union Jack"
WW2 Reenactor: Elijah Delany, Long Range Desert Group (North Africa)
WW2 Event at the Indiana Military Museum Inc 2022
WW2 Reenactor Portrait by Mick Hetman Photography
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WW2 Reenactor: Elijah Delany, Long Range Desert Group (North Africa)
WW2 Event at the Indiana Military Museum Inc 2022
WW2 Reenactor Portrait by Mick Hetman Photography
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"We knew that the success was going to hinge on us." Jim "P*e Wee" Martin, who jumped into Normandy on D-Day
Parachuting over Normandy on the Night of June 5th, 1944
Operation Neptune, Mission Boston
Target: Ste. Mere Eglise
WW2 Reenactor: Alex Mahurin of G Company, 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division.
2022 WW2 Event at Indiana Military Museum Inc
Thanks Alex for the lighting assistance for these night images
WW2 Reenactment photograph by Mick Hetman Photography
www.hetmandesign.com
Copyright Mick Hetman, all rights reserved
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Parachuting over Normandy on the Night of June 5th, 1944
Operation Neptune, Mission Boston
Target: Ste. Mere Eglise
WW2 Reenactor: Alex Mahurin of G Company, 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division.
2022 WW2 Event at Indiana Military Museum Inc
Thanks Alex for the lighting assistance for these night images
WW2 Reenactment photograph by Mick Hetman Photography
www.hetmandesign.com
Copyright Mick Hetman, all rights reserved
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"The Moment Has Arrived"
Parachuting over Normandy on the Night of June 5th, 1944
Operation Neptune, Mission Boston
Target: Ste. Mere Eglise
WW2 Reenactor: Trent Henning of G Company, 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division.
2022 WW2 Event at Indiana Military Museum Inc
WW2 Reenactment photograph by Mick Hetman Photography
www.hetmandesign.com
Copyright Mick Hetman, all rights reserved
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Parachuting over Normandy on the Night of June 5th, 1944
Operation Neptune, Mission Boston
Target: Ste. Mere Eglise
WW2 Reenactor: Trent Henning of G Company, 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division.
2022 WW2 Event at Indiana Military Museum Inc
WW2 Reenactment photograph by Mick Hetman Photography
www.hetmandesign.com
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"She Melts the General's Heart"
WW2 Reenactor: Robert Leinweber with his granddaughter Lorelei
WW2 Event at the Indiana Military Museum Inc 2022
WW2 Reenactor Portrait by Mick Hetman Photography
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WW2 Reenactor: Robert Leinweber with his granddaughter Lorelei
WW2 Event at the Indiana Military Museum Inc 2022
WW2 Reenactor Portrait by Mick Hetman Photography
www.hetmandesign.com
Copyright Mick Hetman, all rights reserved