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“As a result of our schools
teaching less and less about our
conflict history, our military, and
our veterans and their contribu-
tions, it has become even more es-
sential for the Central Coast com-
munity to visit and support their
veterans’ museum. It’s important
to bring our young people to learn
more about what has been done on
their behalf, and what it means to
be an American,” Topham said.
The Veteran’s History Project
The Veterans History Project is
an important part of the museum’s
mission, with the website noting
that they “believe every veteran’s
story of service is worthy of pres-
ervation, whether they served dur-
ing peacetime or wartime, regard-
less of what job they performed.
Their service and sacrifices will
not be forgotten.” Over 500 stories
have been recorded so far.
“We rely on the Central Coast
community for support, dona-
tions, and input. We are your
Central Coast Veterans Museum,”
Topham said.
The Central Coast Veterans
Memorial Museum is located at
801 Grand Avenue, Suite 102, in
San Luis Obispo. Open Wednesday
through Saturday from 10 a.m. to
3 p.m. For more information, visit
vetmuseum.org or call
(805) 543-1763.
— Sadie Mae Mace