The Board Walk Area

The Center is located adjacent to the Banana River and a wetland, and thus, has spectacular views from the auditorium and various points along the boardwalk.

The Museum

A museum exists for the display of military artifacts and memorabilia of all wars in which the United States has been engaged in since the Revolutionary War. Items in the museum have either been donated or loaned for display and all military services are represented. A special effort is made to create displays of interest focusing on particular events. We strive to create displays of interest to school age individuals, to instill in the minds of our youth an understanding of the need for a strong defense and a sense of pride in American traditions, ideas and accomplishments. The displays are rotated periodically, using material from storage, in order to encourage return visits. Admission is free.

Families who have received a United States Flag that covered the last remains of a deceased veteran, presented by a grateful Nation for services rendered to his or her Country, are invited to donate the Flag to the Veterans Memorial Center to be flown in memory of the deceased veteran until no longer usable (to then be properly disposed of).

The Hall of Honor & Lobby

The Center's Foyer, which is the main entrance and lobby of the Center, has been designated as the Hall of Honor. provisions are made for display of memorial photographs of veterans, including several Medal of Honor recipients. Veteran organizations are invited to display their colors in the foyer.

The Auditorium

An auditorium capable of seating up to two hundred persons is available for rental for weddings, receptions, meetings and social functions for both the public and veterans organizations.

The Kitchen

In support of the auditorium and two small meeting rooms (below), a limited function kitchen is available that can support a wide variety of social events.

Small Meeting Rooms

Two small meeting rooms are available for rental. Meeting Room A is capable of seating 40 persons, and Meeting Room B can seat 30 persons.

The Multi-Media Library

The multi-media library is open to the general public and currently includes a variety of books and video tapes on the history of the United States that are excellent for historical research on military engagements and our military in general. Future additions will also include audio tape players with recordings of historic interest, motion picture capabilities and still photograph displays.

Garden of Memories

...Pictures Coming...

The grounds of the Park includes a variety of trees in grass covered areas. Individuals may request that a tree or a bench be dedicated in memory of a loved one, thereby creating a Living Memorial to be enjoyed by all who visit the Park.

It is the intent of the Council to provide a forum for the discussion of affairs of primary concern to the Veterans of Brevard County; to initiate positive action toward resolution of those problems directly related to Veterans; and to provide a cohesive agency to further promote unified action by all Veterans within Brevard County.

Goals & Objectives

TO HONOR ALL PERSONS WHO HONORABLY SERVED IN THE UNITED STATES MILITARY SERVICE IN WAR OR PEACE

TO EDUCATE ALL, ESPECIALLY OUR CHILDREN, ABOUT DETAILS OF OUR MILITARY HISTORY

TO SERVE THE VETERAN AND HIS OR HER DEPENDENTS

TO REMIND US ALL THAT FREEDOM ISN'T FREE AND THAT WE MUST STAY STRONG AND UNIFIED

Specific Objectives

To support the preservation of Veterans benefits through local, State and Federal legislation, and to provide assistance to veterans in need.

To push for better health care to Veterans in Brevard County, and to work to establish a VA Hospital in Brevard County.

To support a Veterans Cemetery in Brevard County established to provide an honorable resting place for those veterans who die without relatives or means.

To further develop and improve our museum and our Veterans Center

To offer a forum where veteran organizations can come together and unify veterans as a whole.

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