Our Student Aviation Program Needs Your High Flying Help
Students interested in learning pilot training are able to use our flight simulator for free. We are looking for an instructor/leader to organize our students calendar and education process. We have the core curriculum, we need a teacher!
EAA 2025 Bong Center Membership Giveaway!
Daily winners, and one winner soars to the top with an annual membership worth $1,000 Enter to win a free annual membership to the Richard I. Bong Veterans Historical Center. […]
From the Northland to the Pacific: A Historic Sister City Bond
From the jungles of Papua New Guinea to the shores of Lake Superior, an 8,000-mile connection has been forged through shared history and the rediscovery of one of World War […]
Leadership Meets Legacy: Governor Tony Evers’ Tour of the Bong Center
On July 8, 2025 the Richard I. Bong Veterans Historical Center had the honor of welcoming the Governor of Wisconsin for a special visit. Guided by Executive Director John Gidley, Governor Evers toured our exhibits, spent time speaking with veterans, and reflected on the legacy of Richard Bong and the contributions of service members from across the state. His presence was a meaningful show of support for our mission and the community we serve.
Freedom Train
John Skorich, Iron Range native and a highly decorated Marine pilot who served in Korea, had a unique experience in 1949 when he served as a guard on the “Freedom […]
Welcome Home — Honoring the 50th Anniversary of the End of the Vietnam War
2025 marks 50 years since the end of the Vietnam War, which concluded with the Fall of Saigon on April 30, 1975. Throughout this summer, we join the nation in commemorating the service, sacrifice, and stories of the men and women who served.
Marjorie Holtz’s Wartime Service at Los Alamos
This article researched and written by Briana Fiandt, curator, Richard I. Bong Veterans Historical Center. Our WWII veterans are almost gone and we are racing to record the stories of […]
Summer things to do in Superior Wisconsin
The summer of 2025 is shaping up to be epic in Superior, Wisconsin! Here at the Bong Center, we have great plans, we are biased we know but with a […]
Memorial Day Activities for Everyone
Memorial Day, Monday, May 26th, is a federal holiday honoring and mourning U.S. military personnel who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. The ceremony at Greenwood Cemetery […]
Admiral Hyman G. Rickover, an Overview
Overview of Admiral Hyman G. Rickover by Richard I. Bong intern and Naval veteran Mitchell Trantow. Trantown served as an enlisted nuclear technician and is biased in favor of the Admiral.