United States Military Historical Collection

03/29/2026

It's amazing what people can do in a short time to help "fill in the blanks" on items in the collection.

03/22/2026

Starting on another adventure for the collection, some filming to help tell the stories of the Veterans whose items make up the display. Like, subscribe, and share.

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03/09/2026

Another really cool addition to the collection, an officer's mess chest from the Korean War era.

01/28/2026

As a member of Spicer American Legion post 545 SAL, I invite you to the annual Omelet Feed this Sunday, February 1st. Passes join me at this great event to raise funds for their projects.

11/24/2025

Thanks for the continued support of the Veterans Day Event!

11/15/2025

The 2025 Veterans Day Observance is officially over. The building is all back to normal. 8 says to setup, 3 days to year down.

Thanks to all who helped, attended, took part in the program, and made the event a success!

11/11/2025

One more day left to come check out the displays at the War Memorial Auditorium in Downtown Willmar. 311 6th St SW, Willmar.

Over 670 veterans to learn about their histories, see their items, and honor their service and sacrifice to our nation's freedoms.

11/10/2025

Display day #2.

Join us at the War Memorial Auditorium, 311 6th Street SW in Willmar for the annual Veterans Day Observance. 8am-8pm.

11/09/2025

All set for 8am opening tomorrow!

Display open 8am-8pm Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday!

11/05/2025

The display made the West Central Tribune today! Still hard at work getting all the displays ready. Looking forward to seeing you Sunday through Tuesday!

11/03/2025

Slowly but surely the construction and setup for this year's event are underway. It's a ton of work, but we're excited to share the collection with the public November 9th, 10th, and 11th at the War Memorial Auditorium in Downtown Willmar.

10/27/2025

More walls built to handle all the new items added this past year.

Join us November 9th, 10th, and 11th at the Willmar War Memorial Auditorium for the 27th annual Veterans Day Observance! Displays open 8am-8pm all three days!