WWII National WWII Museum, September 21, 2022, Kimberly Guise, International Peace Day focuses on building a peaceful and prosperous future. The exhibition Remembered Light spotlights the McDonald Peace Windows and how one chaplain’s remembrances of destruction were woven into new, imaginative works of art out of the ruins and devastation of war. “Days of war are …
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Remembered Light — The McDonald WindowsAugust 28-November 20Wednesdays-Sundays, 1-6pmVeterans Gallery SF401 Van Ness Ave. Ste 102 San Francisco, CA 94102Contact: Interfaith Presidio interfaithpresidio.org/ “…Chaplain McDonald’s family commissioned 13 artists to create what are now known as the “McDonald Windows”, a collection of stained glass windows and other glass art pieces, representing a universal hope for peace. In 1999, …
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The war in Vietnam, the 60’s, the draft, the resistance, the protests, the movement in San Francisco and beyond. Check out a free exhibit at the San Francisco Veterans Building Waging Peace in Vietnam: US Soldiers & Veterans Who Opposed the War. It explores the courage and creativity – and true patriotism – of GIs …
Chinese Americans In Military Service collector, curator and historian Monty Hom will be at the exhibit on Saturday and Sunday. For more information on the exhibit click here:Chinatown To Battleground
Celebrate The Veterans Gallery Grand Re-opening & Black History Exhibit Wednesday, January 12, 4-7pm FREE RSVP: Courtney Ellington, 415 535-8593, Courtney.Ellington@OVOVSF.org Veterans Building Room 102401 Van Ness Avenue, SFCA
Just published Fighting On All Fronts A new book on California Chinese Americans who served in World War II — a salute our Greatest Generation. This book documents the contributions and stories of Chinese in America who served in the field and at home. Author Montgomery (Monty) Hom reveals stories of honor, sacrifice and service …
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Sunday, November 10 11am-1pm Fisherman’s Wharf FREE 99th Annual Veterans’ Day Parade — Honor the service and sacrifice of our Armed Forces. The parade starts on the Embarcadero at North Point Street, traveling north-west on The Embarcadero to Jefferson Street, then west on Jefferson Street past the review stand on Jefferson Street near Leavenworth Street. Parade …
September 11-December 18 Wednesday Workshops 6:30-9pm Room 212 Veterans Building 401 Van Ness Ave. San Francisco Free info@echotheatersuitcase.com echotheatersuitcase.com Facebook: @echotheatersuitcase Just drop by on any Wednesday… EchoTheaterSuitcase free workshop series brings together Veterans and non-Veteran Allies in workshops that promote comfort in self-expression and public speaking. Drop in or attend the whole series. ETS workshops …
8th Annual San Francisco Veterans Film Festival November 2-3 Saturday & Sunday Koret Aduitorium SF Public Library 100 Larkin St, SF FREE Admission The Veterans Film Festival provides a unique forum for veterans to find expression, healing, and community while increasing the public’s awareness of the multitude of challenges facing our nation’s military veterans. These …
November 2, Saturday, 9-3:30Called To Rise SymposiumNovember 3, SundayRededication, Lunch, ExhibitFree Tickets: Vets & Their FamiliesPublic/CHSA Members Tickets Called To Rise: Chinese Americans’ Involvement in World War II a two-day symposium, November 2-3 hosted by the Chinese Historical Society of America (CHSA). The symposium explores Chinese Americans’ extensive involvement in the war effort during World …
