"Remembering Vietnam"

Dr. Frank A. Blazich, curator of Modern Military History at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History will be the featured speaker at an event entitled “Remembering Vietnam” at the Cultural Heritage Center that includes a presentation by the speaker about the experiences of a soldier in Vietnam, followed by a brief discussion of Vietnam era materials in the collections of the State Archives and State Museum from staff members of the South Dakota State Historical Society. Staff members encourage attendees to bring their Vietnam-related items, photos or other materials to the event for advice on how to preserve the item or to make a donation to the archives or museum.

Vietnam veterans, veterans of all eras, and the general public are all invited to both programs. For more information about the upcoming Ken Burns documentary about Vietnam, visit www.sdpb.org. For more information about programs, events and exhibits at the Cultural Heritage Center, please call 605-773-3458 or visit history.sd.gov