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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
New things to see at the Bong Center!
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Thanks to the generosity of Northland military vehicle collector and restorer extraordinaire Kevin Kronlund of Trego, Wisconsin, we are able to bring to our visitors the following five unique pieces of wheeled history: 1942 ‘Snow Weasel’; 1944 ‘Snow Tractor; 1944 Airborne Scooter; 1944 Ford Jeep and; 1968 ‘Mechanical Mule’.
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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.
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"Delivering the Goods"The US Merchant Marine in WWII Exhibit-on display on the mezzanine level. Learn about the duties and dangers of delivering vital war-time supplies via the sea. |
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SAVE THESE DATES!
2012 Film Series Third Tuesday of Every Month: bvhcenter.org/film-series.html
Tuesday February 14, 2012-Bong Book Club meets in the Classroom at 2 PM. This month the Club will be discussing "The Oranges are Sweet", a biography of 9th Air Force ace Major Don Beerbower. The public is welcome to attend Club sessions which are generally held the 2nd Tuesday of each month. Feel free to contact Education Outreach Coordinator Scott Markle if you have any questions-(715) 392-7151 or educator@bvhcenter.org.
Tuesday February 21, 2012-"Hollywood's Heroes" 2012 Film Series, 1:30 in Pearl Harbor THeater. 'The Big Red One' starring Lee Marvin (1980, 113 minutes). Director Samual Fuller follows members of the famed First Division, the 'Big Red One' through WWII, mirroring his own extensive service with this infantry division from North Africa through to Sicily, the Normandy Campaign and the liberation of Europe. FREE POPCORN courtesy of Campbell Lumber!
Saturday March 10, 2012-Free Program: A Father and Son Go to War with Dr. Anthony Bukoski, 10 AM in the classroom. Dr. Bukoski discusses his experiences as a young Marine who was part of the first large continent to arrive in Vietnam on March 8, 1964 and looks at his service in comparison to his father's voyages as part of the Merchant Marine in World War II.
Saturday April 14, 2012-Free Program: Military History Research Methods & Strategies with author Tom Culbert, 10 AM in the classroom.
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
Wednesday June 6, 2012-Second Annual Summer Open House at the Bong.
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.