Mid America Veterans Museum

10/18/2026

On Saturday afternoon, our teams from the Operation Insight Podcast and the Veterans History Project conducted an interview with a hometown hero, Mr. Harry Hope!

Harry is a Korean War veteran, having served as a Marine at the Battle of the Chosin Reservoir. Anyone who knows Harry knows he is often referred to as "The Tootsie Roll Man," and there's a good reason for that!

Thank you to Fox 2 St. Louis for featuring this story and helping promote the mission of the Mid America Veterans Museum!

https://fox2now.com/news/missouri/how-tootsie-rolls-helped-marines-survive-in-korea/

A retired Marine from Chesterfield is sharing a remarkable story of survival from one of the Korean War’s most harrowing battles; one involving freezing temperatures, dwindling supplies and an unex…

10/13/2026

⏰ LAST CALL! Your next great night out has a 5 p.m. deadline!

Tickets to the 2026 𝙍𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙢𝙗𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝘽𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙘𝙡𝙤𝙨𝙚 𝙏𝙊𝘿𝘼𝙔 𝙖𝙩 5𝙥𝙢. If you’ve been waiting, this is your cue! ✨

Grab your tickets, plan your outfit, and join us on October 23 for an evening of celebration, connection, and honoring those who served. 🇺🇸

🎟️ Event details + tickets: https://zurl.co/SMW1f

Presented by 𝘽𝙖𝙪𝙚 𝙁𝙖𝙢𝙞𝙡𝙮 𝘾𝙝𝙖𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙖𝙗𝙡𝙚 𝙁𝙪𝙣𝙙 .

10/12/2026

We are honored to welcome Retired Army Master Sergeant Matt Sims, a three-time Purple Heart recipient, as the keynote speaker for our Remembrance Ball on October 23rd!

Join us for an evening that brings our mission to life through the voice of a veteran whose service we are privileged to recognize.

Gather your friends and reserve your tickets for this meaningful evening supporting the Mid America Veterans Museum.

October 23rd at the Lake St. Louis Community Association

Meet our speaker and explore event details:
https://zurl.co/0rVOz

𝐓𝐎𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐩𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐬. 𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐬 𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝.

2026 Remembrance Ball presented by Baue Family Charitable Fund.

10/11/2026

There is still time to come join us at the Tom Shaw's Foundation Freedom Walk 2026 at Good News Brewing in Defiance MO!

https://zurl.co/ZykxN

10/09/2026

Today is the deadline to reserve your program advertisement for our October 23rd Remembrance Ball!

Celebrate a veteran, share your business, or send a message of support. An advertisement is a meaningful way to participate, and you do not need to purchase a sponsorship to purchase an ad.

Interested in making a larger impact? Explore our sponsorship opportunities, too.

Every contribution helps the Mid America Veterans Museum honor service and preserve the stories entrusted to us.

See advertising information, sponsorship opportunities, and tickets:
https://zurl.co/RnwxC

2026 Remembrance Ball presented by Baue Family Charitable Fund.

10/08/2026

Reminder:

MAVM Veteran Coffee Talk is tomorrow at the museum. ☕

Friday, October 9, 2026

📍Mid America Veterans Museum
410 E Elm St
O'Fallon, MO 63366

We start at 8am, and admission is free.

Donations are always welcome.

Grab your battle buddies and join us! 🫡

10/07/2026

Calling our veteran-owned business community!

As an Army veteran and former Sergeant, I know how meaningful it is when those who have served come together for a shared purpose.

I’m inviting fellow veteran business owners to support the Mid America Veterans Museum’s Remembrance Ball through a sponsorship or program advertisement. You can purchase an ad without becoming a sponsor.

It’s an opportunity to introduce your business to our guests while supporting the preservation of veterans’ stories.

Program advertisements are due October 9. We would also love to welcome you as a guest on October 23rd!

If you plan to attend, we have only a few tables left!

Find opportunities and tickets here:
https://zurl.co/zAxtT

Nina DeAngelo, IOM
Executive Director, Mid America Veterans Museum
US Army Veteran, SGT

2026 Remembrance Ball presented by Baue Family Charitable Fund.

10/05/2026

Your business can help keep veterans’ stories alive.

Become a sponsor of the Mid America Veterans Museum’s Remembrance Ball on October 23rd at the Lake St. Louis Community Association.

Your support helps us preserve veterans' stories, educate our community, and keep museum admission free. We invite businesses, organizations, and individuals to help make this meaningful evening possible.

If you plan to attend, we have only a few tables left!

Explore sponsorship opportunities, purchase tickets, and see event details:
https://zurl.co/OmTu9

2026 Remembrance Ball presented by Baue Family Charitable Fund.

Your Service. Your Story. Our Mission.

10/04/2026

Army veterans and brothers, Justin and Greg Patterson, participated in a joint interview on the museum's podcast, Operation Insight. They shared their sometimes harrowing, oftentimes humorous stories about deployment experiences and adjusting to civilian life after service. From this episode, one might think the Patterson Brothers could make a career as a comedy duo. Please be advised, in the words of Justin, this episode "is not rated E for Everyone!"

(Click HERE to enjoy) 🫵 https://operationinsight.podbean.com/e/sergeant-justin-and-specialist-greg-patterson/

10/03/2026

When a veteran's story is lost, a piece of our nation's history disappears with it.

Stand with us to preserve these remarkable stories so future generations will never forget the sacrifices that shaped our freedom.

Click the link to learn more: https://zurl.co/sZE2V