As Part II of “Lynchburg & The Vietnam War” opens May 1, the Lynchburg Museum System invites visitors deeper into the human connections of the Vietnam War. The heart of the exhibit continues to honor the 27 Lynchburg men killed in action, alongside items from POW David Harker and artifacts from local Vietnam veterans. While the exhibit continues to center and honor local service members and their sacrifices, Part II broadens the story to reveal how the war was lived both abroad and at home.
New displays highlight the Combined Action Program (CAP) through Dr. Ed Palm’s wartime photographs, the service of women through Army Nurse Marilyn Brooks and Lt. Col. Esther Miller, and the journey of Gen. Nguyen Chanh Thi and how our community became the safe harbor for his family’s resettlement. Additional sections explore the war’s presence in daily life through music, letters, and media, tracing how distant events shaped the city in real time.
Part II opens Friday, May 1, 2026, with a free public reception from 5:00 to 7:00 PM. Please join us!
