The Museum includes a new indoor display of small military vehicles such as jeeps as well as extensive outdoor 'courtyard' displays of various pieces of larger military equipment, including aircraft. Among current displays are a UH-1H model 'Huey' helicopter, an OH-13 model helicopter, and a restored L-19 'Bird Dog' observation plane. Recent acquisitions include an M-60 tank, an M-48 tank and an M110 8" self-propelled Howitzer. Historic military vehicles include an M-38A1, a WWII GPW jeep, and an M43 box ambulance. The courtyard also showcases several artillery pieces,- a 'Duster' anti-aircraft gun, a DUKW amphibious vehicle, and an M4 Jumbo Sherman tank. The 5,800-sq-ft Museum building includes a gift shop and a library of books on military subjects. Group tours can be arranged by request; hours of operation vary seasonally. The Museum is handicapped accessible; parking and admission are free, with donations suggested.
Location:
15000 Highway 115, Little Falls Minnesota 56345
Telephone
320 632-7374 Fax 320 632-7702
Other History nearby:
(Little Falls) Camp Ripley Museum
(Little Falls) Charles A Weyerhauser Memorial Museum
(Brainerd) Crow Wing County Historical Scty Museum
(Onamia) Mille Lacs Indian Museum
(Little Falls) Minnesota Military Museum
(Sauk Centre) Sinclair Lewis Boyhood Home
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01/10 Coming to The Little Falls area
Scott-Carver Thresher's Annual Swap Meet Jordan MN May4-5 Antique car, tractor, farm equipment and machinery for consignment and auction.
Shepherd's Harvest Sheep and Wool Festival Lake Elmo MN May10-12 Shepherd’s Harvest Festival is an opportunity for rural and urban people to meet and share information about sheep and sheep products and other fiber-producing animals.
Rhubarb Days Osceola WI June7-8 Enjoy rhubarb at Mill Pond Park in Osceola.
Tater Daze Brooklyn Park MN June13-16 Brooklyn Park Tater Daze is a unique festival where residents pay homage to the humble potato. Early settlers discovered that potatoes flourished in the flat, sandy soil of the area.
Henderson Sauerkraut Days Henderson MN June28-30 Activities include a Car Cruise, Tractor Ride, Kiddie Parade, Car Show, Softball Tourney, Miss Henderson Coronation, Mini Rods, Live Music Outdoors, Cabbage Toss, World Champion Kraut Eating Contest.
Stockyard Days New Brighton MN August4-12 A softball tournament, a kiddie parade and movie night, a Grande Parade, two street dances with top name bands, fireworks, car show and swap meet, a karoake contest, a duck race and 3 days of food and craft vendors at Long Lake Regional Park.
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