SAINT FRANCIS UNIVERSITY
Keirn Family 二战 Museum
Capturing the Spirit of the American Virtues of Courage and Sacrifice
The Keirn Family 二战 Museum at Saint 弗朗西斯 University in 宾夕法尼亚州Loretto, chronicles our nation’s decisive role in the greatest armed conflict in human history, 二战, and our unconditional victory in 1945.
Keirn Family 二战 Museum
图书馆 and Learning Commons
Saint 弗朗西斯 University
The museum's exhibitions feature contributions to the war effort made by men and women of 宾西法尼亚.
关于博物馆
The Keirn Family 二战 Museum at Saint 弗朗西斯 University houses several special collections of artifacts and oral history projects. The origins of the primary collection lie with Altoona resident Joseph E. Keirn, a retired Command Sergeant Major in the United States Army.
An avid preservationist of WWII memorabilia, CSM Keirn used his collection as an educational tool, welcoming students and community groups to tour it and learn about the war.
In 2014, he donated his collection to Saint 弗朗西斯 University to ensure that it would continue to be used to educate future generations regarding the legacy of the war. His once private collection, combined with additional donations, is now available for public viewing.
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战争的时间线
This display provides an illustrated chronology of major events of 二战, from the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941 through the surrender of Germany and Japan in 1945.
The June 6, 1944 Exhibit
The museum’s flagship exhibition commemorates the valor of local soldiers who, while serving as U.S. 陆军游骑兵, participated in the capture of long-range German defensive artillery at Pointe du Hoc in Normandy, 法国, 在诺曼底登陆.
Army and Navy Uniform Display
U显示.S. Army and Navy uniforms of 二战 from the Keirn collection.
Interpretive Exhibition
The interpretive exhibition titled “National Identify and Military Culture, an examination of how a country’s history shapes its sense of national identity and the military culture of its armed forces" is housed here.
The exhibit also includes extensive artifacts from the Keirn collection and includes American and German examples. It features a tribute to the United States Marine Corps, and a tribute to three selected American heroes of 二战 – “three ”among many.”
特殊的集合
几个人, including Vincent Hagg ’50, and the family of Renato Ferretti ’43, have donated artifacts, 论文, and personal items Please visit the museum to hear more about these and other collections as well as the donors’ wall of honor.
计划行程
位置
Saint 弗朗西斯 University 图书馆 and Learning Commons
方济会路106号
宾夕法尼亚州Loretto
录取:
免费的
小时:
Monday - Friday 10 a.m.- 6 p.m.
Self-guided tours: Saturday and Sunday 1p.m. - 6 p.m. (Guided tours can be scheduled through the number below.)
关闭d during University Holidays
Questions about hours or tours: 814-472-3160
申请团体旅游
As a part of Saint 弗朗西斯 University, education and interaction are central to our mission. Local schools, veterans’ groups, and community organizations are welcome for personalized tours. Please contact the museum at 814-472-3160 in advance to make arrangements for your group visit.
给 & 荣誉
Several options for preserving the memory of 二战 and our community’s history
遗产捐赠
给 a gift in honor of or in memory of a friend or family member. You can also give donations as retirement, 毕业, 生日, 周年纪念日, or in recognition of military service gifts. The name of the person honored or memorialized will be displayed on our website.
Provide an Oral History Interview
We want to capture the memories of 二战 from those who experienced it or from their family members. Please contact us if you are interested in sharing your story or your family members’ story. We have oral history interviews from local 二战 veterans or their family members and we are very interested in conducting an interview with you!
一般捐款
You can also make a one-time donation to support the preservation of artifacts and continued student research in our collections.