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Medal of Honor
Host City Museum
About US
The Medal of Honor Host City Museum is a lasting tribute to the timeless virtues of bravery and selflessness. It offers a rich collection of exhibits, educational programs, and public events that honor the heroic actions of Medal of Honor recipients. Inside, visitors will find an array of artifacts from these courageous individuals and their families, providing a platform to preserve their stories of heroism for future generations.
The museum’s educational initiatives are important in inspiring students by offering engaging learning experiences that impart valuable knowledge. It also provides unique opportunities for learners of all ages to deepen their understanding and expand their skills.
Beyond its exhibits, the museum serves as a vibrant venue that celebrates the enduring legacy of our nation’s heroes. Through dynamic public programs and thought-provoking lectures, the museum highlights their remarkable contributions. More than just a physical space, it stands as a living tribute—a place where history comes alive, offering a profound connection to the past. Here, the stories of courage, vision, and unwavering dedication unfold, serving as a beacon of inspiration. The museum kindles a profound sense of pride and duty, inspiring future generations to not merely reflect on the sacrifices that forged our nation’s history but to steadfastly uphold the values that continue to shape its enduring legacy.
Mission Statement
The Medal of Honor Host City Museum seeks to honor the courageous achievements and heroic efforts of soldiers who fought to preserve our nation's freedom and to commemorate their lives. Through engaging exhibits, educational programs, and community outreach, we seek to inspire future generations to embody the values of courage, sacrifice, and patriotism exemplified by Medal of Honor recipients.
Vision Statement
To ensure the legacies of the recipients of the Medal of Honor endure forever. With a deep sense of respect and gratitude, we work towards ensuring that the heroic actions of these Medal of Honor recipients are never forgotten, serving as a timeless reminder of the enduring power of bravery and selflessness.
Artifact Donations
The Medal of Honor Host City Museum is dedicated to preserving and sharing the extraordinary stories of bravery, sacrifice, and service represented by Medal of Honor recipients. Our collection relies heavily on the generosity of individuals who donate artifacts, ensuring that future generations can learn about the valor and history of these American heroes.
Your donation helps enrich our museum’s exhibits, providing a tangible connection to the past and contributing to the ongoing mission of honoring and educating the public about the Medal of Honor. Whether it’s a personal item belonging to a recipient, military memorabilia, or an artifact tied to the legacy of the Medal of Honor, each piece plays an important role in telling the story of these exceptional individuals and their contributions to our nation.
What we collect:
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Trench art, battlefield souvenirs, gifts from home, lucky charms, soldiers’ loot, personal mementos, and challenge coins
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Commercial illustrative art, contemporary drawings, and other artistic works related to military history.
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Artifacts that bring a human dimension to the everyday life of a soldier, including personal gear and accessories
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Awards, medals, and honors reflecting military service across all eras, particularly those associated with Medal of Honor recipients.
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Flags and pennants, and other fabric-based items with military significance.
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Military uniforms from various time periods and branches of service.
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Documents
Official reports, training manuals, diaries, maps, personal papers, stamps
Published books and journals
Literature related to the Medal of Honor or Medal of Honor recipients and military history
Photographs
Audio-visual collection
Oral history collection
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All firearms must be properly deactivated
Please refer to ATF 27 CFR § 478.11 for more information and a list of curio and relic firearms
What We Do Not Collect:
While we greatly appreciate all offers, we accept items that directly relate to the Medal of Honor, the personal histories of its recipients, and select military history artifacts that align with the Museum’s mission and collection focus. We cannot accept items that are in poor condition, duplicates of existing artifacts, or those that do not meet these criteria.
Donation Inquiries
We appreciate your interest in donating to the Medal of Honor Host City Museum! The Medal of Honor Host City Museum accepts artifact donations that align with our mission and support our educational goals. Due to the large number of offers we receive and to ensure the safety of your items, we do not accept unsolicited material through the mail or in person without prior communication. Due to storage capacity and preservation constraints, the Medal of Honor Host City Museum cannot accept all donated artifacts. Do you have an item you would like to be considered for donation? Please review the donation guidelines below and complete the form. Our museum team will contact you as soon as possible.
Museum personnel are not permitted to appraise donated items for tax purposes, nor can they offer appraisal services of any kind. Donors seeking a tax deduction are encouraged to consult a qualified tax professional or attorney. A tax receipt will be provided in the format of a Deed of Gift upon completion of your donation. Items must have a clear title and be free of copyright restrictions.
Not all accepted items are guaranteed to be displayed in an exhibit. The museum upholds the ethical duty to preserve donated items to the best of the institution’s ability.
All donated items are accepted on a conditional basis, with a final decision subject to an evaluation by museum staff.
Please note the Museum does not accept gifts as long-term loans or donations with conditions or restrictions.
If, after evaluation, an item cannot be accepted into the Museum's collection, the donor will be notified accordingly. The donor will then have 30 days to retrieve the item. After this period, the Museum reserves the right to dispose of the item at its discretion.
Donation Inquiry Form:
Hours of Operation
Monday - Thursday: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
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