Minnesota is home to a remarkable array of Veteran Memorials - each with its own story and significance. From street names to granite monuments to powerful statues and unique tributes, these memorials honor the bravery and sacrifice of our servicemen and women in meaningful ways. Join historian, photographer, and military history program organizer Jay Grammond as he takes you on a virtual road trip around the state, showcasing some of the most inspiring memorials he has encountered in his travels. Discover hidden gems and well-known landmarks that pay tribute to veterans from war and peace time across the ages.
This program is sponsored by Douglas County Library and Viking Library System. This project was funded in part or in whole with monies from Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage fund.
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Minnesota is home to a remarkable array of Veteran Memorials - each with its own story and significance. From street names to granite monuments to powerful statues and unique tributes, these memorials honor the bravery and sacrifice of our servicemen and women in meaningful ways. Join historian, photographer, and military history program organizer Jay Grammond as he takes you on a virtual road trip around the state, showcasing some of the most inspiring memorials he has encountered in his travels. Discover hidden gems and well-known landmarks that pay tribute to veterans from war and peace time across the ages.
This program is sponsored by Douglas County Library and Viking Library System. This project was funded in part or in whole with monies from Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage fund.
LOCATION:Douglas County Library\, 720 Filmore Street Alexandria\, Minnesota 56308 CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR