The New Jersey Vietnam Veterans' Memorial Foundation (NJVVMF) was recently awarded a FY2014 $50,756 grant by the New Jersey Historical Commission for general operating support of its Vietnam Era Museum & Educational Center in Holmdel, N.J. Dedicated in September 1998 and celebrating its 15th Anniversary in 2013, the Museum & Educational Center is the first institution of its kind in the United States. Its exhibits and programs are devoted to encouraging and fostering an understanding of the Vietnam era, including the political, historical, social, cultural and military aspects that affected the United States with a focus on New Jersey.
Save-the-date for the 15th Anniversary Celebration of the Vietnam Era Museum & Educational Center on September 28, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. The event is free and open to the general public. The event schedule for the day includes:
- 10 a.m.: Dedication of the Captain Eleanor Alexander Memorial in the Women's Meditation Garden.
- 11 a.m.: Tours of the Memorial with Vietnam Veteran tour guides.
- 1-2 p.m.: Panel Discussion featuring individuals who helped create the Museum.
- 2 p.m.: Tours of the Memorial with Vietnam Veteran tour guides.
“We are very proud to be recognized by the New Jersey Historical Commission and encourage all to visit our Museum and Memorial and experience this New Jersey treasure,” says Bill Linderman, Executive Director, New Jersey Vietnam Veterans' Memorial Foundation.
The New Jersey Historical Commission's General Operating Support grants are awarded on a competitive basis to those historical organizations demonstrating high quality work, responsible management, a clear vision, and public benefit. To be eligible for general operating support, an organization must demonstrate direct service to the public and accomplish certain requirements, such as improve management and interpretation of historic sites and historical collections; expand public understanding and raise awareness of historical resources; increase public and organizational participation in historical programs and activities; and preserve materials for the study or preservation of New Jersey history. Organizations who apply for the grant are also evaluated against specific criteria, such as clarity of mission, long-term goals, and relevance to New Jersey history; quality of New Jersey history programs and services and means of evaluation; commitment to promoting education in and raising appreciation of New Jersey history; quality of governance, management, staff, and operations; and evidence of breadth of support from the constituent community.
