Due to COVID-19, the Bong Center took a break from conducting in-person oral histories this spring and summer. We have revamped the program and the Bong Center is again looking
The Bong Center has put together two new displays this fall. Edith Schultz: A European Homefront Experience tells the refugee story of a young German woman living in Poland. Separated
As the sign says, we love visitors at the Richard I. Bong Veterans Historical Center! The opportunity to hear visitors talk about their military experience or that of a loved
As we continue to monitor the situation around COVID-19, our public closure has been extended through May 31, 2020. We are preparing supplies and guidelines to successfully reopen the Center
In an effort to protect our visitors, our volunteers, our staff, and our community against the spread of COVID-19, the Richard I. Bong Veterans Historical Center will be closing to
The Richard I Bong Veterans Historical Center would like to say thank you to our Veterans this Thanksgiving by providing a FREE meal on Thanksgiving Day. The Center can feed
Starting November 7, the Richard I. Bong Veterans Historical Center will have a new executive director that will oversee its daily operations. The Board of Directors is pleased to announce
The Bong Veterans Historical Center is hosting a bus trip to the Minnesota Air National Guard Museum on September 10th, 2019. The Center will be providing transportation, lunch and a
Bruce was a great supporter of the Richard I Bong Veterans Historical Center and he will truly be missed! As outlined in his obituary, Bruce was very content in making
The Mission of the Richard I. Bong Veterans Historical Center is to preserve and honor the memory of Major Bong and all veterans of World War II as well as subsequent conflicts and to provide educational resources for the Twin Ports area community and beyond.
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