September 1 - 12,
2010
Custenborder Field, Sidney
Beginning in September, the Shelby County Historical Society will
remember the Vietnam War with an exhibit and programs. The kickoff
event will be a Healing Field of flags, held from September 1-12 at
Custenborder Field in Sidney. A flag can be purchased by
individuals or businesses in honor of their military or local
(police, firefighter, EMS) hero. Flag sponsors are able to honor
veterans both living and deceased from all wars. The cost to honor
your hero is only $30 and the flag will be returned to you after the
event. All the flags will be labeled, displayed in a strategic
manner, and receive proper flag etiquette at all times. The Healing
Field offers a unique opportunity for the community to come together
and remember those who have sacrificed so much for our country and
community. Please contact the Shelby County Historical Society if
you would like more information on sponsoring a flag or visiting the
Healing Field.
Order your
flag now! Click here for the order form.
In conjunction
with the Healing Field, the Traveling Vietnam War Memorial will be
present at the site over Labor Day weekend (September 4-6). The
Traveling War Memorial is operated by American Veterans Traveling
Tribute (AVTT) and travels the country with their 80% scaled replica
of the Vietnam War Memorial Wall, found in Washington D.C. In
addition to the Wall replica, the AVTT presents exhibits on all the
conflicts American soldiers have been involved in, as well as
timelines, art, and a 9/11 memorial. The AVTT has an amazing
display that promises to be a moving experience for all visitors.
The AVTT display will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. during their
stay in Sidney.
On September 9 at 7 p.m., local Vietnam War veterans will share
their stories of fighting in the jungles and rice paddies of
Vietnam. Held at the Ross Historical Center, the program is free
and open to the public. On September 11, the Shelby County
Historical Society will officially open its Vietnam War exhibit
entitled “APO Shelby: The Vietnam War Experience.” Come to the Ross
Historical Center to see artifacts from local Vietnam War veterans,
as well as displays and information on the war that divided America
and defined a generation.
Prior to these events, a Car Show and Sock Hop will be held on
June 26 at the Ross Historical Center. Proceeds from this event
will help support the Vietnam War exhibit in September.
Registration for cars in the show is $15 and includes a registration
package. Entrance to the show is free to the public with food
available and a DJ. Tickets to the sock hop can be purchased in
advance at the Ross Center for $15/couple and $10/individual.
Tickets prices increase $5 when purchased at the door. Come dance
the night away and support the Vietnam Exhibit all at the same time!
We hope to see you at all these exciting programs! As these
are all on a large scale, many volunteers are needed. If you would
like to help, please contact the Shelby County Historical Society at
(937) 498-1653.
