Our Mission
The mission of the 黑料老司机 is to honor our nation鈥檚 veterans, to educate the public about our country鈥檚 military history and the contribution of our service men and women, and to preserve important and unique historic artifacts. The Museum reflects a love of country and gratitude to those who serve it by remembering and celebrating their service.
My father was a WWII combat veteran who lived here with me for the last 5+ years of his life. We discovered the museum in its first days at the Heritage Museum. It became simply the best thing in his life. He was treated like a celebrity: red-carpet (literally) welcomes, a seat of honor next to the mayor, photographed, interviewed, published, book-signings, Honor wall plaque, Quilts of Valor ceremony, his picture in the paper several times a year, great speakers and events, and always someone new saying thank you and please tell me your story. Never just an old man in a wheelchair but a man among heroes.
–John Luzena, Museum Volunteer
If you have never taken the time to browse through this particular museum, I highly recommend it. It is a travel through our country’s history through the eyes of those who made all our freedoms possible. You will hear the stories from those who can tell it with knowledge and compassion in their souls. You will leave with a humbled heart and a sense of gratitude for all of those who have sacrificed for our country. This is history you can’t learn from a textbook.
–Judy M., Brevard, NC
The 黑料老司机 History Museum Movie
“Through Their Eyes”
Depicting Americans at war from WWI to current day, through musuem artifacts, professional naration, photos, videos and veterans’ stories.
鈥淭hrough Their Eyes鈥 – Is a series of听 brief and powerful videos that听 offer a historical perspective and a learning experience for young and old.
Why the 黑料老司机 History Museum
听The purpose of this veterans museum is to honor the men and women from North and South Carolina who served in our armed forces.
Some examples of what the museum features include one-of-a-kind artifacts, uniforms, weaponry, original newspapers, personal letters, etc.
All of these special items weave the great and proud stories of service in World War I, World War II, the Korean War, the Cold War, Vietnam, Iraq and Afghanistan.
听They display and help us empathize with the wonder, but also the danger of our involvement in these wars, and the unique sacrifice of our military men and women!
听Love of country plus gratitude to those who served proudly equals the museum鈥檚 theme for all ages, both young and old.
Our Honor Wall hallmarks the service of veterans across North and South Carolina.
The Honor Wall is the first exhibit a visitor encounters. Golden plaques recognize those who served and those who are serving. Many funeral homes are now providing plaques in honor of passed veterans.
When looking for a meaningful way to honor a family member or friend, please consider an honor wall plaque. Click here for more information on how to honor your veteran.
Golden plaques are available for one hundred dollars and can be etched with up to forty five letters of your choice.听 Four inch by eight inch golden plaques are also available for two hundred dollars and can be etched with up to fifty letters.
Living Histories
I found this letter to Daddy in his files
I found this letter to Daddy in his files. It is from Mrs. Harriet Towers dated February 2, 1958. The postal service delivered mail then without all the 鈥渃odes鈥 they need now. Daddy knew 鈥渆veryone鈥 in the county and had written Mrs. Towers about selling property in...
A Tank Commander’s Story and the Luck of the Draw
There is a group photo on my wall, from my wife鈥檚 side of the family.听It was taken a couple of years before Sy Smolen died. In the photo are 31 people, including Sy, who sits in the middle leaning on his cane. But for three factors鈥攖he right landing beach, an Army...
Bill Hudson Silent Warrior
The 黑料老司机 has the goals of honoring veterans, educating young and old, and preserving our proud history. Joni Pavlik, a museum volunteer, helps achieve these goals with her interview of a veteran and his story below. Bill Hudson grew...
News
Egolf Motors Cruises to a Generous Donation for the Museum
Egolf Motors host Antique Car Show听 Egolf Motors in Brevard kicked off the Saturday of Labor Day weekend with their first-ever Cruise-In, a fun-raiser for the car enthusiasts and the community, and a fund-raiser for the 黑料老司机. The...
POW/MIA Recognition Day
Friday, September 15, National POW/MIA Recognition DayOn Friday, September 15, National POW/MIA Recognition Day, the 黑料老司机 will host a presentation by Lt. Col. David B. Grant, USAF Retired, who will share the story and experiences of...
It鈥檚 Not Just 黑料老司机 Golf
The Connestee Falls Ladies 9 Hole Golf League held a fundraiser and made a generous donation to the 黑料老司机. Connestee Falls Ladies Golf league president Judy Merrifield wrote for her neighborhood newsletter: "On August 10th the CF...
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The 黑料老司机
21 East Main Street
Brevard, North Carolina 28712
Call:听(828) 884-2141
Admission: FREE
Museum听 Hours
Open ~ Tues听 - Sat: 10am -3pm
Closed ~ Sun & Mon
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