The American Veterans Heritage Center (AVHC), is a non-profit corporation with an exciting mission. We honor the accomplishments of veterans while preserving a priceless piece of national and local history--­the Soldiers Home located at the VA Medical Center in Dayton, Ohio. We invite you to take your place in history by helping us make this venture a success.

The scope of our activities include historic preservation projects, events, tours, and our annual festival, The Patriot Freedom Festival.

View our quarterly newsletter,
"The Patriot"

County officials demonstrated their commitment to U.S. military veterans by signing a Community Covenant. More...

New Developments!

AVHC President Hon. Walter H. Rice, receives the Citizen Legion of Honor Award from The Presidents Club of Dayton! - Read more...

Dayton VA Medical Site recommended for Historical Status! - Read more... 

• Video about the Patriot Freedom Festival
• Photos from Previous PFF Festivals
• Video of the Historic Soldier's Home Grotto
• Photos from the November, 2010 AVHC Open House
  
  

• Veterans can now sign up to save your Story of Service to the USA as part of the Veterans History Project!
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• View The Veterans History Project website.


• The National Park Service Launches On-Line Travel Itinerary Featuring Historic VA Medical Centers. Read more...

You may also take a "virtual tour" of the historic Soldiers Home campus as it existed in 1885. This highly acclaimed website includes many historic photos and information. If you are in the Dayton area, don't miss the Central Branch Soldiers Home museum display in the foyer of the Patient Tower at the Dayton VA Medical Center.