Museum of the Republic of Vietnam

09/02/2026

Happy September❣️ Join us on Saturday, September 12, 2026, at 1:00PM for the MuseumRVN Monthly Free Tour followed by a special talk and Q & A on how to conduct Oral History interviews.

Free Admission • No Registration Required

Museum of the Republic of Vietnam
10561 Garden Grove Blvd, Garden Grove, CA
92843

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A Special Talk and Q & A:
Oral History: How To Begin?
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History happens now.

To document individuals' memories of past experiences is to contribute to the historical record of humanity.

Oral history is of immense value to give insight for understanding and exploring different perspectives on events of the past as told through the words of those whose eyes bore witness to them.

Unique historical accounts of priceless value exist all around us in the memories carried by people we know and see.

But, how to begin?
What do I need?
What are the steps involved?
How to conduct an oral history interview?
What are the standards for properly recording and documenting an interview?
Legal requirements?
Should it be filmed or audio only?
How to engage the conversation?
What kind of questions should I ask?
How to build a rapport?
How to document my family's experience through oral history?
Tips for approaching family members for interviews?
How to approach someone I don't know?
What to do with the completed recordings?
And more !

07/27/2026

Cuộc Thi Hát Quốc Ca Việt Nam Cộng Hoà (2026-Kỳ I) giúp các em học và hát quốc ca, hiểu về lá cờ vàng, duy trì lịch sử của người Việt Quốc Gia, và tri ơn sự hy sinh của tiền nhân đã cho các em có cơ hội sống trong tự do ấm no.

07/05/2026

06/22/2026

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This is a spoken word tribute to every Vietnamese father who left e...

06/07/2026

A stamp collection can be especially important for retelling the history of the Republic of Vietnam because stamps are official artifacts issued by the government. They provide direct visual evidence that a nation existed, how it evolved its identity, and what values it wished to pass on to future generations.

The postage stamps of Vietnam were issued by a variety of states and administrations. Stamps were first introduced by the French Indochina colonial administration (pre-1945). Stamps specifically for Vietnam were first issued in 1945. During the decades of conflict and partitioning, stamps were issued by both North and South Vietnam governments. The Museum RVN is presenting the South Vietnamese stamp collection of the State of Vietnam (1949-1955) and the Republic of Vietnam (1955-1975).

Beautiful Landmarks and Architecture Sets
Visually striking famous sites of South Vietnam are: Imperial City of Huế, Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica of Saigon, Thien Mu Pagoda, Coastal scenes from Nha Trang, Đà Lạt, and the Mekong Delta.

National Heroes Collection Sets
Some of the most beautiful and respected South Vietnamese issues honored historic Vietnamese heroes: Emperor Quang Trung, Hai Bà Trưng Sisters, Hùng Vương Kings. These issues emphasized Vietnamese national identity rather than colonial heritage.

Cultural Celebrations and Traditional Arts Sets
Among the most colorful Republic of Vietnam stamps are: Tết (Lunar New Year), Mid-Autumn Festival (Trung Thu), Traditional Áo Dài, Folk dances, Dragon and lion dances, Vietnamese operas and musical instruments.

Military and Armed Forces Collection
Major themes for the Army of the Republic of Vietnam included: November 1st Revolution, 1968 Tet Incident, National Mobilization, Armed Forces Day, Victories in 1972, Veterans Day, Free World Allied Forces.

Economic Development Collection
Popular topics included: Agriculture projects, Transportation and Telecommunications, Education and Public Health, International Aid, and Postal Service.

"Land to the Tiller" Reform Collection
One of the most historically important social-policy themes. The Land-to-the-Tiller Program launched under President Nguyễn Văn Thiệu transferred land ownership to hundreds of thousands of tenant farmers during the early 1970s. Stamps and postal materials connected with agricultural development, rural modernization, and land reform tell an important story of economic and social change.

06/07/2026

A stamp collection can be especially important for retelling the history of the Republic of Vietnam because stamps are official artifacts issued by the government. They provide direct visual evidence that a nation existed, how it evolved its identity, and what values it wished to pass on to future generations.

The postage stamps of Vietnam were issued by a variety of states and administrations. Stamps were first introduced by the French Indochina colonial administration (pre-1945). Stamps specifically for Vietnam were first issued in 1945. During the decades of conflict and partitioning, stamps were issued by both North and South Vietnam governments. The Museum RVN is presenting the South Vietnamese stamp collection of the State of Vietnam (1949-1955) and the Republic of Vietnam (1955-1975).

Bảo Đại Collection (1951-1955)
Bảo Đại was the last Emperor of Vietnam, who became Chief of State of the State of Vietnam from 1949–1955. His portrait appears on some of the earliest national Vietnamese stamps issued after the French colonial period. The first stamps of the Bảo Đại government were issued in 1951 and replaced French Indochina issues in areas under State of Vietnam control.

Prince Bảo Long Collection
Bảo Long was the son of Emperor Bảo Đại and Empress Nam Phương. Items associated with the royal family are generally scarcer than standard stamp issues.

Empress Nam Phương
Nam Phương is one of the most beloved figures in Vietnamese royal history.

President Ngô Đình Diệm (1955-1963)
Ngô Đình Diệm became Prime Minister in 1954 and President in 1955 to establish the First Republic of Vietnam after defeating Bảo Đại in a referendum. The set included multiple denominations and became the workhorse stamps of South Vietnam's postal system during the late 1950s.

The 1954 Migration (Bắc Di Cư) Collection
This is often considered one of the most historically important postal-history themes in Vietnamese collecting. Operation Passage to Freedom involved the movement of roughly 800,000–900,000 people from North Vietnam to the South after the Geneva Accords.

06/01/2026

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Update: Correct time is 12pm on June 13.
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*A Rare Opportunity to Meet History Face-to-Face

Museum June Tour: Saturday, June 13 at 12pm.

Free Admission • No Registration Required
📍 Museum of the Republic of Vietnam
10561 Garden Grove Blvd, Garden Grove, CA 92843

In just 30 minutes, you will gain memories and insights that last a lifetime.

For many of us, the history of the Republic of Vietnam Military Academy - Võ Bị Quốc Gia Đà Lạt - exists only in books and photographs. On this day, you will have the chance to hear it directly from those who lived it.

Join us for a special 30-minute Historical Spotlight featuring speaker Mr. Tsu A Cầu (James Tsu) and distinguished veterans of Võ Bị Quốc Gia Đà Lạt. Hear firsthand about the academy's legacy of leadership, discipline, honor, and service - values that shaped a generation of military officers before 1975.

This is more than a talk. It is a chance to:
• Meet veterans and academy alumni in person
• Ask questions and hear personal stories you won't find in any textbook
• View rare uniforms, artifacts, photographs, and historical memorabilia
• Connect younger generations with a vital chapter of Vietnamese history

We especially encourage parents, students, and young adults to attend. These are living voices carrying irreplaceable stories - and every generation deserves the chance to hear them. Together, we preserve the legacy and ensure it is never forgotten. 💛