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Duplin County Veterans Memorial Museum

See military artifacts and memorabilia at this museum which honors the servicemen and women of Dulpin County.

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  • Courage, Patriotism, Community Listen to audio clips, watch videos, and read personal accounts of war from veterans and their loved ones' perspectives, listen to patriotic melodies, and discover local festivals, community events, and other grassroots activities in all areas of the country.
  • From the Home Front and the Front Lines Primary source materials gathered from veterans of 20th century wars in the form of their first-hand accounts of war documented in correspondence, photographs, diaries, bound volumes and albums, as well as maps, flags, and military papers.
  • The Price of Freedom: Americans at War This exhibition examines how wars have shaped the nation's history and transformed American society.
  • Lesson plan: Letters Back Home: A Soldier's Perspective on World War I World War I traumatized many of the soldiers that participated in the war. It had a lasting effect on the political, economic, social, and cultural lives of Americans during the 1920's. By reading letters that one soldier wrote to his family back home. Students can gain insight into the reasons why the “Great War” had such a profound impact on the United States in years following the war.
  • Lesson plan: Outfitting a World War I Soldier - Teaching US History with Primary Sources What do soldiers wear? Students will say a uniform and mention boots. However, many of the necessities of soldiers are often overlooked by civilians whether the items be standard issue or personal.This lesson gives students the opportunity to not only look at William B. Umstead's artifacts from World War I, but gain insight into how and why each item was used.
  • Lesson plan: Join Up This lesson is designed to help students look more closely at the reasons why Paul and his friends from the novel All Quiet on the Western Front, along with other soldiers joined the armed forces in WWI. Through primary sources and the novel, students will have a better understanding of propaganda and how it affects people.

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  • 82nd Airborne Division Museum: A visit to this museum will tell students the story of the 82nd Airborne Division from World War I to present.
  • American Military Museum of Gastonia: A visit to this museum will help to bring understanding to students who are studying the United State history.
  • Wayne County Museum: Students will learn about the history of Wayne County as well as the influence of historic events on the people and way of life in the area.

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The Duplin County Veterans Memorial Museum is located at 119 East Hill Street in the L. P. Best house, a Queen Anne style home built in 1894. The house is part of Warsaw’s National Register Historic District.

Entering the first floor of the house will take the visitor back to the turn-of-the-century. Furnishing donated by Mr. L.P.Best, Jr. create a feeling of what it was like to live there when it was the Best family home. Portraits of the owners, their original banquet table and other mahogany pieces, and even a working Victrola can be seen. In the future, the library will have artifacts to highlight Warsaw’s Veterans Day Celebration which is the oldest continuous Veterans Day Celebration in the nation.

The second floor of the house is “dedicated to recognizing Duplin County servicemen and women, and others, through the display of military artifacts and memorabilia.” The displays are arranged in chronological order. Artifacts are tagged with identifying information and items are grouped according to war/conflict era. In addition, one of their permanent exhibits is dedicated as a POW/MIA memorial.

The museum is open Thursdays & Fridays 1-4 and Saturdays by appointment . Call 910-293-2190 for more information and to schedule a visit.

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