Learn the inside story of the black soldiers who helped lead General Patton to victory in the Allied Campaign as presented by Muskegon based producers and directors of the new film Old Heart adapted from Peter Ferry’s novel. You won’t want to miss the unlikely love story that came out of it. Presented by writer […]
Learn about the life and work aboard a submarine and the training to get there. If you are a submariner, we'd love you to share your experiences. We will also preview the Lost Boat Ceremony and promote its importance to our World War II accomplishments. Featuring submarine veteran and longtime Silversides vessel mechanic volunteer Frank […]
Join Michigan storyteller Lois Sprengnether Keel (LoiS) as she shares the story of Oleda Joure-Christidies Active Duty, Veterans, and Members FREE Included in the price of admissions for all guests Coffee and snacks provided!
The Bluejackets Mess reenactment group will be performing at USS Silversides Submarine Museum
Active Duty, Veterans, and Members FREE Included in the price of admissions for all guests Coffee and snacks provided!
Author Donald Hammond will share the story of Howard Stitzel who saw active duty in the Pacific and later served in the Detroit Tigers organization with Ernie Harwell, Harry Heilman, Frank Beckman and George Kell. Veterans, Active Duty, and Members FREE!Event is included with price of admission for all guests. Coffee and snacks provided!
The US Coast Guard and Temporary Reserves on the Great Lakes in WWII Veterans, Active Duty, and Members FREE!Event is included with price of admission for all guests. Coffee and snacks provided!
Chuck Veit, President Emeritus of Navy & Marine LHA Presenting via ZOOM Topic: The First Submarines in the U.S. Navy, 1861-1863 Summary: His group is working towards pinpointing the location of the very first submarine in the Civil War. (Yes, years before CSS Hunley.) Unlike more daunting expeditions to find boats sunk deep in the […]
Chuck Veit, President Emeritus of Navy & Marine LHA Presenting via ZOOM Topic: The First Submarines in the U.S. Navy, 1861-1863 Summary: His group is working towards pinpointing the location of the very first submarine in the Civil War. (Yes, years before CSS Hunley.) Unlike more daunting expeditions to find boats sunk deep in the […]
Dr. Fred Johnson, Hope College History Professor, author and USMC veteran Topic: Special Operations During the Vietnam Conflict Veterans, Active Duty, and Members FREE!Event is included with price of admission for all guests. Coffee and snacks provided!
Topic: Target Hong Kong: A True Story of U.S. Navy Pilots at War by Steven K. Bailey Veterans, Active Duty, and Members FREE!Event is included with price of admission for all guests. Coffee and snacks provided!
One Victory Gala guest will have the opportunity to start the engines of USS Silversides SS236 on the night of the fundraiser! The lucky winner will be chosen by raffle. Raffle tickets for the engine start will be sold at the event only. Guests participating must be in attendance at the time of the drawing. […]
