Allamakee County Veterans Museum

07/11/2026

Coming in August!

07/02/2026

163 years ago in history... July 1st thru July-3rd Considered the turning point of the American Civil War the Battle of Gettysburg took place in the fields of Gettysburg Pennsylvania. The Battle of Gettysburg was the bloodiest battle of both the Civil War and of any battle in American military history up to that time, claiming over 50,000 combined casualties. The cannon and muskets now are long silent, but the land still remains along with the memory and spirits of those who were there.

06/26/2026

05/24/2026

Remember...Memorial Day:They gave their Tomorrows for your Todays...…. 5th Division Cemetery Iwo Jima 1945.
From their landing at Iwo Jima on February 19 until March 26, 1945, the 5th Marine Division suffered more than 8,719 casualties including over 2,482 officers and enlisted men killed in action.The Battle of Iwo Jima resulted in 25,707 deaths, according to the Navy Department Library. The battle caused the deaths of 6,800 American sailors and Marines, as well as the death of 18,917 Japanese soldiers. Americans also incurred an additional 19,200 casualties. American losses were approximately 26,000 dead or wounded for the battle.

05/23/2026

Never forget what Memorial day is about.

05/17/2026

Monday May 25th

03/22/2026

Remember Vietnam War Veterans day is the 29th March.