Veterans Memorial Museum

November 10, 3:10 PMOzarks Travel ExaminerPatsy Bell Hobson

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The Veterans Museum is easy to locate on the 76 Country Blvd.   photo JHobson

“Above all, this memorial is a gesture of thanks to all who died to defend these freedoms we enjoy today,” Fred Hoppe, sculptor and museum founder.

The Veterans Memorial Museum Sculpture is over 70 feet long, weighing 15 tons, the sculpture is of 50 life-size soldiers storming a beach. Each soldier is modeled after an actual combat veteran from each of the states. Senator Bob Dole is easily recognizable.

The museum also features a sculpture of three U.S. soldiers serving in Vietnam that greet visitors upon entry to the museum.

Schedule Date and Times: Schedule through December 31, 2009. 

Ticket Prices:
Adults:  $13.50
Veterans: $12.50
Student Ages (13 to 17): $10.00
Child Ages (5 to 12): $5.00
Child (4 & under): FREE
Plus tax and service charge

You may contact the museum by calling 417-336-2300. Write to: Veterans Memorial Museum,1250 West 76 Country Music Blvd, Branson, MO 65616, phone: 417 336-2300 and Fax: 417-336-2301.

For information: Branson Veterans Task Force at Branson Veterans .com 
417-337-8387, PO Box 128, Branson MO 65615, Fax: 417-334-7894, Email: bvtf1@suddenlinkmail.com

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