E-NEWSLETTER 'BONG FREQUENT FLYER' NOW ON-LINE: www.bvhcenter.org/newsletters.html
Looking for an interesting and inspiring outing for your group? Come tour the Center!*Buses Welcome/Bus Friendly-Easy In and Out *Gift Shop *Interesting Exhibits and Programs *Clean Restrooms (we get compliments-we really do!) *Located near restaurants and other attractions *Group Rates Available *Off-hour Tours Available *Call (715) 392-7151 or email us: info@bvhcenter.org Historic Vehicles at the Bong Center............................... .JPG) Click on the Harley Davidson WLA photo for more details Thanks to the generosity of our late friend, Northland military vehicle collector and restorer extraordinaire Kevin Kronlund of Trego, Wisconsin, we are able to share with our visitors unique, historic military vehicles. Currently on display are a 1944 Airborne Scooter; a 1944 Ford Jeep, 1950s M38 Jeep in US Navy colors, a Clarktor aircraft tug and a Harley Davidson WLA motorcycle.
U.S. Flag Disposal Drop-Off at the Center You can drop-off your damaged or worn US Flags at the Center's Flag Depository Box located in our lobby. American Legion Post 435, the Richard I. Bong Post (which is headquartered at the Center) will see that your flag is properly disposed of according to the US Flag Code: "the flag, when it is in such a condition that it no longer is afitting emblem for display, should be destroyed in a dignified way, preferably by burning." The flag drop-off box was created as part of Adam Sauter's Eagle Scout project.
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT! Be sure to listen to "Forever Ace: The Richard Bong Story"on the KUWS website. This radio documentary compiles ten years of interviews and research by Wisconsin Public Radio Superior Bureau reporter Mike Simonson into a 1:45 long program that features interviews with one of Bong's wingmen, his tent mate and crew chief as well as US Air Force and Australian War Museum historians. Visit KUWS.FM to listen! SAVE THESE DATES Tuesday May 15, 2012-"Hollywood's Heroes" 2012 Film Series 1:00 Pearl Harbor Theatre. 'The Longest Day' starring John Wayne. Click Here for Complete 2012 Film Series Listings. PLEASE NOTE EARLY START TIME-the 'Longest Day' is a LONG Movie! Tuesday May 15, 2012-HONOR FLIGHT NORTHLAND'S next flight to the WWII Memorial in Washington, D.C. Visit the Honor Flight Northland web site: www.honorflightnorthland.org Thursday May 17, 2012-Book Signing with Minnesota Aviation Hall of Fame Writer of the Year Paul M. Sailer, author of 'The Oranges Are Sweet', the story of Minnesota ace Major Don Beerbower. Noon to 2:30 PM. Monday May 28, 2012-MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONIES AT GREENWOOD CEMETERY, 10 AM. Guest speaker will be His Worship, Keith Hobbs, Mayor of Thunder Bay; our own Mayor Bruce Hagen will also make remarks. Participants include Bong American Legion post 435, DAR Greysolon Daughters of Liberty Chapter and VFW Post 1091. Following the ceremonies, the Bong Center will host the annual SUPERIOR SINGERS concert at 1 PM. Wednesday June 6, 2012-Second Annual Summer Open House at the Bong. Tuesday June 12, 2012-Bong Book Club. Tuesday June 19, 2012-"Holloywood's Heroes" 2012 Film Series 1:30 PM Pearl HArbor Theatre. 'To Hell and Back' starring Audie Murphy. Click here for Complete 2012 Film Series Listings. Saturday June 23, 2012-Program with Jim Hencinski-Warships with Odd 'Second Lives' 10 AM in the Classroom.
Wednesday July 4, 2012-Superior Fourth of July Parade, 11 AM. Saturday August 18, 2012-Military Vehicle Show at the Bong. Saturday-Sunday September 22 & 23, 2012-Duluth Air Show: www.duluthairshow.com/2012/ Monday September 24, 2012-Bong Center 10th Anniversary and Dick Bong's 92nd Birthday. Saturday September 29, 2012-Program with Jim Hencinski-"The Glider Riders: America's Forgotten 'Other' Airborne Force 1941-45", 10 AM in the Classroom.
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The Mission of the Richard I. Bong Veterans Historical Center is to honor the memory of Major Bong and all the veterans of WWII and later conflicts whose sacrifices maintain our Freedoms. The Center is an educational resource that collects and preserves the tangible legacy of these veterans and their home front supporters. In addition, the Center perpetuates their ideals, principles, and leadership skills for today as well as future generations.
