Cole Land Transportation Museum

05/26/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us yesterday at the Cole Land Transportation Museum for our Memorial Day Service and took the time to pause, reflect, and honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Your presence helped make the day a meaningful tribute to those who gave everything in defense of our freedoms. A special thank you to Colonel Byron Newell, Wing Commander of the 101st Air Refueling Wing, Maine Air National Guard, for serving as our guest speaker and for sharing such thoughtful and inspiring remarks with our community.

05/25/2026

BANGOR -- At the Cole Land Transportation Museum in Bangor, 3,168 flags were placed on the grounds, each one representing a Maine hero who gave their life during World War

05/25/2026

In lieu of the Bangor Memorial Day Parade being canceled today, we will be placing stickers on walking sticks before and after our Memorial Day Service here at the museum. Veterans are still required to bring their walking stick in order to receive a sticker.

Our Memorial Day events at the museum are still taking place as planned. The Bangor Band will begin performing at 12:00 p.m., followed by the formal Memorial Day Service at 12:30 p.m. We hope you will join us as we gather to honor and remember those who gave their lives in service to our country.

05/24/2026

The Bangor parade is canceled, but all Memorial Day events at the Cole Land Transportation Museum are on as planned: food at 11, band at noon, and service at 12:30. See you there!

05/22/2026

Throwback to Memorial Day 2000 in Downtown Bangor

More than two decades ago, hundreds of World War II veterans proudly marched through the streets of Bangor carrying their walking sticks, representing service, sacrifice, and a generation that shaped our nation.

This Memorial Day, we invite veterans once again to walk with the Cole Land Transportation Museum in the Bangor Memorial Day Parade.

Veterans interested in joining us are encouraged to bring their walking stick to receive their parade sticker and walk alongside fellow veterans as we continue this meaningful tradition together.

For full parade details and participation information, please visit: https://www.colemuseum.org/parade-information/

05/22/2026

One flag was placed for every Mainer killed in the line of service in WWII, The Korean War, and the Vietnam War.
Story:https://www.wabi.tv/2026/05/21/volunteers-place-thousands-flags-museum-grounds-ahead-memorial-day/

05/19/2026

Join Us in Remembrance This Memorial Day 🇺🇸

Join us on May 25th at Noon at the Cole Land Transportation Museum as we honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.

A picnic lunch will begin at 11:00 AM prior to the service.

Surrounded by 3,168 flags representing Maine heroes lost in World War II, Korea, and Vietnam, we gather to remember their courage, sacrifice, and legacy.

05/18/2026