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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.
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View our newsletter,
"The Patriot"
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Upcoming Events you won't want to miss!
Thursday, May 3, 2012 (World Day of Prayer) at 1:00 PM: Re-dedication ceremony to commemorate the historic Home (Protestant) Chapel. The event will occur at the Chapel, Building 118, located on the Dayton VA Medical Center campus.
Thursday, May 3, 2012: Immediately following the Chapel re-dedication, join us at the
OPEN HOUSE of the Miami Valley Military History Museum, which is located in the historic Putnam Library (Bldg. 120). Cookies and beverages will be provided as part of the Open House.
Saturday,
May 26, 2012, 8:30 AM: Patriot Freedom Run/Walk and/or Roll 5-K.
Literally run through the living history of the VA that began in the immediate aftermath of the Civil War. Free T-shirt if you pre-register. Breakfast included for participants and volunteers!
Register Online: 
Or Download this document for print and mail-in registry for the 5-K.
Saturday, May 26, 2012, 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM: Patriot Freedom Festival at the Dayton VA Medical Center. Live Music, entertainment, reenactors & living history, childrens' activities, military displays, historical tours, games, vendors & food! Free parking! Free entry!
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