Veterans Appreciation Columbus Trip
Calling All Veterans
At Lorain County Veterans Service Commission, our mission is clear: to honor and support the brave women and men who have served in the United States military. Every day, we strive to find new ways to express our gratitude and appreciation for their sacrifices.
Our latest initiative is an FREE trip for veterans to Columbus to visit the National Veterans Memorial Museum followed by a trip to the Central Ohio Fire Museum with lunch at Schmidt’s Sausage Haus.
We’d be honored to have you with us.
National Veterans Memorial & Museum
There’s only one Museum in America that honors ALL Veterans – from all branches of service, and from all eras of our nation’s proud history of military service, both peacetime and wartime. The National Veterans Memorial and Museum is a powerful and personal experience designed to give a voice to every man and woman who answered the call for our country.
This is neither a war memorial nor a military museum. The National Veterans Memorial and Museum takes visitors on a narrative journey telling individual stories and shared experiences of Veterans throughout history.
Central Ohio Fire Museum
The museum offers a captivating journey through the history of firefighting in Columbus, Ohio. Led by retired or active firefighters, these tours delve into the evolution of firefighting from hand-pulled carts and horse-drawn steam engines to modern-day services. Highlights include a permanent exhibit on African American firefighters and interactive experiences like ringing the 500 pound station bell and exploring early emergency communication methods.
Located in the historic Engine House #16, built in 1908 for horse-drawn steam engines, the Central Ohio Fire Museum showcases artifacts from central Ohio’s firefighting history since the early 19th century. Rotating exhibits feature the 100-year history of the Grandview Heights Division of Fire and the Columbus Industrial League baseball team of the 1920s-30s. The museum also offers fire safety education programs for all ages, ensuring an enriching experience for all guests.
Come Join us
This trip is open to all veterans but the number of seats are limited to the first 50 veterans that sign up!
Hourly Schedule
- 6:45 am
- Muster
- Arrive and load from Lorain County Veterans Service Commission location, 1230 N. Abbe Rd., Elyria, OH
- 7:00 am
- Departure
- Depart from the Veterans location, Elyria, OH
- 9:30 am
- Arrive at National Veterans Memorial
- Arrive at the National Veterans Memorial Museum introduction and guided tour
- 11:45 am
- Departure
- Load coach and depart from the Veterans Museum
- 12:01 pm
- Arrive for Lunch
- Arrive at Schmidt's German Village for chicken luncheon with dessert & beverage
- 1:45 pm
- Arrive at Central Ohio Fire Museum
- Arrive at the Central Ohio Fire Museum for a guided tour
- 3:30 pm
- Departure
- Load & depart from the Ohio Fire Museum
- 6:30 pm
- Return
- Return to Lorain County Veterans Service Commission
Date
- Sep 07 2024
- Expired!
Time
- 6:45 AM - 6:30 PM
Location
- 1230 N Abbe Road, Elyria, OH 44035
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Across the street from Lorain County Community College.
Organizer
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Michelle Edwards
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Phone
(440) 284-4625 -
Email
Michelle@lcvsc.com