SAT · 10:00am
Holly Jolly Days
Behringer-Crawford Museum · Covington · $12
SAT · 1:00pm
Salute Our Heroes
Saturday, November 14 at Behringer-Crawford Museum, Cincinnati
About this event
Behind every veteran is a story of service and sacrifice. This November, Behringer-Crawford Museum invites visitors to hear those stories, recognize local veterans and thank them for their service. Salute Our Heroes honors veterans for their military service and continued contributions to the region. All veterans receive free museum admission, and visitors can also celebrate the opening of Holly Jolly Days.
Who's playing
Guest speaker Dr. James Claypool, professor emeritus of history at Northern Kentucky University, tells the story of Newport native Dr. Alvin Poweleit. Poweleit was an Army physician who cared for wounded soldiers in the Philippines, survived the Bataan Death March and three years as a prisoner of war, and was awarded 12 medals. Other speakers include H.B. Deatherage of the Kentucky Veterans Hall of Fame, Randy Marsh of the Northern Kentucky Sports Hall of Fame, and BCM curator Jason French.
What to expect
The afternoon is a set of talks and recognitions that honor veterans by name and by story. Vietnam veteran Bob Hebbeler's military service is also highlighted, along with his years of local work with veterans and his role in rededicating Devou Park's Veterans Memorial. Afterward, visitors can explore the museum at their own pace.
Why go
The museum sits in the 19th-century Devou family home, on the rolling hills of Devou Park, with views across the Ohio River to Cincinnati. For a reader who wants local history with a clear purpose, the program gives the visit one. Holly Jolly Days, the museum's holiday celebration, is paired with the event, so the afternoon can end with its holiday displays.
Where
Behringer-Crawford Museum · 1600 Montague Road · Covington KYDirections
