A grand opening was held this weekend for a military museum in Forest City’s Heritage Park that features a number of artifacts, historic displays, and various military items. Riley Lewis of the Winnebago Historical Society says they started talking about the museum concept in 2020, then the pandemic hit and delayed plans. Once discussions resumed, they had to find a location, consider fundraising and whether to build something new.
Lewis says they also had to consider how much they would have to display.
and it will highlight local residents who’ve served in the military.
Other displays have items from the recent war in Afghanistan as well as both World Wars, the Korean War, Vietnam and Desert Storm.
The museum will be open on Wednesdays and Sundays throughout the summer months.
