Eldred World War II Museum

In recognition of International Holocaust Day, the museum will be hosting a live virtual presentation: A Holocaust Survivor’s Inspiring Life Story with Menchem Etkin on January 27th at 1 PM. Follow the link below to register for this live virtual presentation. Registration is limited. The museum is currently closed to the public; you must register to participate in this event. http://eldredpawwiimuseum.com/zoom

A small sample of artifacts waiting for us as we have returned to the museum to get ready for the upcoming season. The museum remains closed to the public. Re-opening date to be announced.

Eldred World War II Museum pic of the day! Educational programs and events will return this summer. This is the last post we had scheduled for the shutdown. Hope you enjoyed them. We miss all our museum friends and will see you soon. Stay safe and well.

Eldred WWII Museum pic of the day! Steve enjoying cookies and thank you cards from Floyd Fritz Bradford 8th graders, all 191 of them. We had a wonderful three days with them earlier this year.

Eldred World War II Museum pic of the day! Remote Control F4U Corsair

Eldred World War II Museum pic of the day! Paratrooper Jacket in Library

Eldred WWII Museum pic of the day! On your next visit read the story of Sid Bardwell's father and his ambulance

Eldred World War II Museum pic of the day! Museum Trial Pin available in gift shop

Eldred World War II Museum pic of the day! Holland Great Day with High School in early March

Eldred World War II Museum pic of the day! Canadian Reenactor Weekend featuring Camp X is tentatively schedule for June 27-28.

Eldred World War II Museum pic of the day! Nazi Party Leader Uniform, Holocaust Room

Eldred World War II Museum pic of the day! Japanese "knee motor" Japanese Soldier Window Display

Eldred World War II Museum pic of the day! Code Talkers Display

Eldred World War II Museum pic of the day! Penna Minuteman Patch

Eldred World War II Museum pic of the day! German Sailor Shirt

Eldred World War II Museum pic of the day! Tuskegee Airmen Display in honor of "Wally" Higgins

Eldred World War II Museum pic of the day! Capital Ship Models and dinnerware

Eldred World War II Museum pic of the day! Japanese Soldier, Front Window Display

Eldred World War II Museum pic of the day! Japanese Helmet, Front Window Japanese Soldier Display

Eldred World War II Museum pic of the day! Japanese Canteen, Front Window Japanese Soldier Display

Eldred World War II Museum pic of the day! British Soldier in Front Window Display

Eldred World War II Museum pic of the day! German Children's Book and Hitler Youth ID in Holocaust Room.

Eldred World War II Museum pic of the day! Ship Display Case in Library.

Eldred World War II Museum pic of the day! Post War Occupation Exhibit

Eldred World War II Museum pic of the day! Post War Occupation Exhibit - VE Day paper

Eldred World War II Museum pic of the day! Post War Occupation Exhibit- Victory Papers

Eldred World War II Museum pic of the day! Aircorp Jacket

Eldred World War II Museum pic of the day! German BMW motorcycle and German soldier.

Eldred World War II Museum pic of the day! German Navy Cap.

Eldred World War II Museum pic of the day! Tank Mountain/European Theater - American and German soldiers.

Eldred World War II Museum pic of the day! Tank Mountain/European Theater - American Jackets.

Eldred World War II Museum pic of the day! German Wrist Compass, new addition to "CAPTURED" display.

Eldred World War II Museum pic of the day! Tank Mountain/European Theater - German Paratrooper Helmets and German General Tunic in glass case.

Eldred World War II Museum pic of the day! Tank Mountain Company Photo Wall.

Eldred World War II Museum pic of the day! US Army Dress Jacket with cap.

Eldred World War II Museum pic of the day! Tank Mountain/European Theater German Tunics and American Ike Jackets. WW I division placards above.

Sharing a story in the Bradford Era.

Eldred World War II Museum pic of the day! Entrance to Tank Mountain/ New European Theater Displays.

Eldred World War II Museum pic of the day! Wide shot new Pacific Theater Display.

Eldred World War II Museum pic of the day! William Scheiterle, Sr. Capt. USMCR 1St Marine Division dress blues. Mr. Scheiterle raised the funds for the Honor Roll in front of the museum.

Eldred World War II Museum pic of the day! New Pacific Theater display in Mitchell Paige Presentation Area.

75 years ago today March 24, 1945 the Allies launched Operation Varsity: The last airborne deployment of World War II. British, US & Canadian paratroopers land east of the Rhine in Northern Germany

Eldred World War II Museum pic of the day! USS Arizona section on Pearl Harbor Wall.

Eldred World War II Museum pic of the day! Japanese soldier in front window display opposite the British soldier shown earlier.

Eldred World War II Museum pic of the day! General MacArthur signing Japanese surrender aboard the USS Missouri.

Eldred World War II Museum pic of the day! German Afrika Korps uniform.

Eldred World War Museum pic of the day!

Tonight we are starting picture of the day with new exhibits and displays we have been working on. Since you can't come to us, we'll come to you over the next few weeks.

CANCELLATION NOTICE: Thursday evening March 19th's program on the 75th anniversary of Battle of Remagen has been canceled.

The Eldred WWII Museum is taking precautions to protect the wellness of our staff and visitors. The museum will be closed to the public until further notice. Thank you for your understanding and continued support during this time.

Thursday evening March 19th, Steve Appleby will be presenting on the 75th anniversary of Battle of Remagen. The battle for control of Ludendorff Bridge over the Rhine river. Doors open at 6:30 pm, program at 7 pm. Free to the public, donation welcome

Today, March 3rd is National Anthem Day. Long may she wave o'er the land of the free and home of the brave.

We had a packed house Saturday for "Shot Down Over Europe" Thank you "Casey" Bukowski for sharing your amazing story!

Today, Saturday Feb 22 at 2 pm! The Museum will host SFC Casimer "Casey" Bukowski, he was shot down while flying as left waist gunner on the B 17 "Friday the 13th". Steve Appleby will do a short presentation on the airwar over Europe followed by Casey telling his story including his time as a "guest of the German government". Event is free to the public. Donations welcome.

Tomorrow, Saturday Feb 22 at 2 pm the Museum is hosting SFC Casimer "Casey" Bukowsku, he was shot down while flying as left waist gunner on the B 17 "Friday the 13th". Steve Appleby will do a short presentation on the airwar over Europe followed by Casey telling his story including his time as a "guest of the German government". Event is free to the public. Donations welcome.

This Thursday evening February 20th, Steve Appleby will be presenting on the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima. Doors open at 6:30 pm, program at 7 pm. Free to the public, donation welcome.

Special Event Announcement! The Museum will host SFC Casimer "Casey" Bukowsku on Saturday Feb 22 at 2 pm, 75 years to the day he was shot down while flying as left waist gunner on the B 17 "Friday the 13th". Steve Appleby will do a short presentation on the airwar over Europe followed by Casey telling his story including his time as a "guest of the German government". Event is free to the public. Donations welcome.

Thursday evening February 20th, Steve Appleby will be presenting on the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima. Doors open at 6:30 pm, program at 7 pm. Free to the public, donation welcome.

A few more peaks of things to come!

Eldred WWII Museum's presentation by curator Steve Appleby and local educator Deborah Hamilton on the 75th Anniversary of the Liberation of Auschwitz is up on our youtube channel.

Today is International Holocaust Remembrance Day. Museum blogger Emily Putzke tells the story of Auschwitz survivor Magda Hilf.

Packed house at today's presentation on the 75th anniversary of the Liberation of Auschwitz. Thank you to our presenters Deborah Hamilton and Steve Appleby along with all who attended.

Join the Eldred World War II Museum tomorrow at 2pm for a special program to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Liberation of Auschwitz.The museum is honored to host local educator Deborah Hamilton who will share her experiences traveling with Echoes & Reflections & Yad Vashem: World Holocaust Center, Jerusalem through Poland.

Tomorrow Saturday, January 25th, at 2 pm, the museum will be presenting a special program on the 75th Anniversary of the Liberation Auschwitz. Free to the public, donations welcome.

First glimpse of upcoming exhibits. More to come!

January 27th is the 75th Anniversary of the Liberation Auschwitz. The museum will be presenting a special program on this historic event Saturday, January 25th at 2 PM. Free to the public, donations welcome.

2020 Monthly Program Schedule Announced!

Our 2020 monthly program series will begin with The Liberation Auschwitz on Saturday, January 25th at 2 PM.

Museum Winter Hours start week of Jan 5th. Open Saturdays 10am-4pm. Tuesday-Friday by appointment 814.225.2220 . (Winter Hours run January - March)