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BE PART OF THE FUTURE
The Veterans Memorial Park & Museum is growing and expanding.
Hillsborough County Parks and Conservation Department, in association with
representatives from the Veterans Memorial Park Museum Improvement Committee
have prepared a conceptual Master Plan to direct future expansion and
improvements to the park. The Board of County Commissioners have funded the
initial phases and now is the time to be part of this beautiful improvement and
tribute to Hillsborough County citizens who have served this country, this
state, and this county with such devotion. NOW IS THE TIME FOR YOU TO BE PART
OF THE FUTURE!
The expansion includes a new two-story, 40,000-square-foot Veterans Complex that
will be home to a distinctive and unique museum dedicated to the memory of some
of Hillsborough County's finest citizens. Park improvements include a
dramatic helicopter hovering over the entryway along U.S. 301 to identify and to
direct visitors to each of the facilities within the Veterans Memorial Park.
Interconnected drives and pedestrian paths will lead to the impressive Theaters
of War exhibit, observation decks, viewing stands supporting reenactments, and
the museum building itself. The facility will also house the County's Veterans
Affairs Office, support facilities, parking, picnic and pavilions beneath deep
oak canopies.
BE PART OF THE FUTURE and help make this conceptual master plan a
reality. Through continued financial assistance for these park expansions and
improvements, the Veterans Memorial Park and Museum can be an inspirational
memorial where all people will come to reflect on the price of war and to
honor those who served. Explore how you can be part of this expansion.
LOCATION
Veterans Memorial Park & Museum is located at 3602 US Highway 301 North in
Tampa, Florida. The Park is conveniently adjacent to the Tampa By-Pass Canal,
two blocks south of Dr, Martin Luther King Jr., Boulevard and the Florida
Fairgrounds. It is accessible from I-4, US Hwy 92, State Hwy 60 and the Le Roy
Selmon Expressway. Admission is free. Donations are welcome.
IN-KIND SUPPORT, CONTRIBUTIONS AND VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED
The Veterans Memorial Museum Committee is a non-profit division of Friends
of the Park. The Committee and Hillsborough County Park Rangers staff the
current building and organize both the exhibits and the events. No admission is
charged at the museum or the park; we must count on support
from the veterans of Tampa Bay and from the community we serve. The museum is
open on Saturdays and Sundays from 10 am. To 3 pm., and on patriotic holidays.
With new membership on the committee, it may be possible to expand those hours.
All activities at the Museum and the Park are supported by an all-volunteer
staff. YOUR HELP IS NEEDED.
FOR AREA VETERANS ORGANIZATIONS: Your organization can be part of this
special effort, can be a member of the Hillsborough County Veterans Council, and
can have your commemorative events at the Museum now and in the future.
FOR AREA BUSINESSES AND OTHER CIVIC GROUPS: We need your in-kind
support, contributions, and other assistance. The park is and will be a place
for all citizens to remember and enjoy.
FOR ALL HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY CITIZENS: Should you wish to donate your
time, experiences, memorabilia, money, or other assistance, please make one of
the contacts below:
Those interested can call the Museum at (813) 744-5502, or fax contact
information to (813) 744-5678. The Chairman, David Braun can be reached at
(813) 310-8513, email: prowler143@aol.com
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Make all checks payable to Friends of the Park, and mail to: Veterans Freedom
Memorial, P.O. Box 151,
Brandon Florida 33509. Website:
http://www.veteransparkhc.org
JOIN THE FRIENDS OF THE MUSEUM
OR THE VETERANS COUNCIL TODAY
THE VETERAN COUNCIL OF HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, INC., was established by
the Board of County Commissioners as the representative of different veterans
organizations within the County. The objective of the Council is to act as
liaison between the County Government and the veteran's community in the County.
It has responsibilities regarding Veteran-related legislation and Veterans
benefits that effect county residents and their families. The Council also
coordinates Veterans patriotic programs throughout the year, including but not
limited to Memorial Day, Veterans Day, and Patriots Day.
Your Veterans Council meets at the Veterans Museum each month on the last
Monday at 6:30 pm. Al
members are urged to attend. Regular speakers and events are discussed as well
as possible legislative and
community interest that fall within the charter. The Council is strongly
supported by the Board of County
Commissioners.
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