Veterans Museum Vilonia

Veterans Museum Vilonia Museum of Veterans and Military History offers ongoing activities throughout the year including free tours and educational programs. No charge to tour.
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Performing at the Museum of Veterans Saturday. Fun time. No charge to attend.
06/02/2026

Performing at the Museum of Veterans Saturday. Fun time. No charge to attend.

05/28/2026

UPDATE. THE CHAIRS HAVE BEEN RETURNED TO THE CHAPEL. Okay people thieves. Bring back the yellow chairs you stole out of the Peace Chapel at the Museum of Veterans. If you took them by accident, just return. Shame on you. It took us a couple of years to collect that particular color. One chair at a time. If you had asked, we would have hooked you up with some free chairs just not those yellow ones.

05/20/2026

At the Museum of Veterans in Vilonia, the mission is to honor and serve veterans and educate the public regarding military history. Out of that mission, the Killed In Action (KIA) Walkway was built with a concrete path leading to where a white cross with dog tags stand. More than 100 flags stand everyday lining the way, from the beginning to the end, which concludes at the outdoor Peace Chapel.
It is to honor the American soldiers who died in combat situations—giving their lives for freedom—620,000 in the American Civil War, 116,516 in WWI, 405,399 in WWII, 36,516 in Korea, 58,209 in Vietnam, and 7,091 during the War on Terror from 2001 until now including the 4,432 during Operation Iraqi Freedom and 2,354 in Operation Enduring Freedom.
Whether the museum is open or closed, one may visit and reflect on the sacrifice of those being honored. There are other outdoor exhibits that also reflect sacrifice including the Mother’s Tears honoring both Blue Star Mothers (still serving) and Gold Star Mothers (those that didn’t make it home).
In 2000, Congress passed the “National Moment of Remembrance Act” which designates 3 p.m. local time on Memorial Day each year as the National Moment of Remembrance, in “honor of the men and women of the United States who died in the pursuit of freedom and peace.” Public Law 106-579 encourages all Americans to pause wherever they are at that time for a minute of silence to honor those who have died in service to the nation.
As we prepare for Memorial Day, Monday, and you are boating or fishing, grilling food, eating and laughing, you may want to not only reflect on why this weekend exists but also to follow the ACT. Memorial Day means something different to many families. It is a reminder to them of a time when they were forced to say goodbye long before they were ready. In addition to observing the moment of silence, families and friends might share the story of someone who gave their life for this country. Say their name out loud. Share their story. Keep them alive in the only way we still can—through remembrance.
The museum, located at 53 N. Mt. Olive, is open for tours from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays. There is no charge to tour. Group tours may be available on other days by appointments. For information, call 501-796-8181.

A big day at the Museum of Veterans. Car enthusiasts should mark their calendars for the Rat Rod/Patina Car Show set for...
05/19/2026

A big day at the Museum of Veterans. Car enthusiasts should mark their calendars for the Rat Rod/Patina Car Show set for June 6, at the Museum of Veterans in Vilonia. In addition, there will be several other family related activities that day. The Lucky Page D-Day Memorial Poker Run, coordinated by the Punishers Motorcycle Association, will also be held. A partial list of the timing and list of events are as follows:
The rat rod car check in begins at 8 a.m. with trophies to be handed out at 1 p.m. The Poker Run begins at 9 a.m. at museum and ends at museum with the last bike in by noon. The Punishers plan to have a live auction beginning at about 12:30. There will be a remote controlled plane show from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. And, Markus Trouerbach will on the stage from 11 a.m. until about 1:30 p.m. Free to attend all. But, you might want to bring a few bucks if you are hungry. There will be a food truck set up.
The museum, located at 53 N. Mt. Olive, is open 9 a.m. until 3 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays. Also group tours may be arranged. No charge to tour. For information, call 501-796-8181

05/14/2026

Conway Animal Services with some dogs for adoption will be at the Museum of Veterans, 10 to 2 Saturday, May 16. If you need a friend, come on out.

05/02/2026

Memorial Service at 1 p.m., at the Museum of Veterans Peace Chapel in Vilonia. Conley Lawrence, retired Army. Vilonia please show respect. Patriot Guard Riders conducting.

04/24/2026

IT IS GOING TO BE A GOOD DAY TOMORROW. If you want to adopt a dog or if you have a dog, WoofStock is for you. 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., this coming Saturday, April 25, at the Museum of Veterans, 53 N. Mt. Olive in Vilonia. Rescues will be there with dogs and workshops will be held in the barn. Get some ideas on how to train your dog, Elite training 10:30 until 11:15 and Blanket Bones 11:15 until noon. Free to attend.

04/22/2026

If you want to adopt a dog or if you have a dog, WoofStock is for you. 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., this coming Saturday, April 25, at the Museum of Veterans, 53 N. Mt. Olive in Vilonia. Rescues will be there with dogs and workshops will be held in the barn. Get some ideas on how to train your dog, Elite training 10:30 until 11:15 and Blanket Bones 11:15 until noon. Free to attend.

04/22/2026

The Museum of Veterans and Military History in Vilonia, would like to announce the museum’s 2026 Faulkner County Veteran of the Year—Lynn Kellar.
An Army veteran, Mr. Kellar clarifies, before accepting the honor, that he lives only partially in Faulkner County. His front yard is in Faulkner County while his backyard is in Conway County. He graduated from Greenbrier High School in 1967 and joined the military in 1970. Mr. Kellar said his story of survival actually began before arriving in Vietnam. Scheduled to board an aircraft to depart for Vietnam, at the last moment, he was reassigned to another plane. Tragically, that aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff and there were no survivors.
Arriving in Vietnam, and fresh out of bootcamp, a young Mr. Kellar served from Dec. 1970 until Aug. 1971—eight months in combat duty. He had several close calls, he said, including being injured twice. His platoon was at a watering hole when Viet Cong soldiers suddenly emerged from the woods and opened fire resulting in Mr. Kellar being shot. On another mission, a landmine explosion left him severely wounded. He spent months recovering in hospitals and today, still has shrapnel inside his nasal cavity.
In addition to other medals, Mr. Kellar was awarded a Vietnam Service Medal with two Bronze Service Stars.
Beyond his military service, Mr. Kellar has continued to live a life marked by integrity, humility and service to others.
Nominated by Pastor Greg Hogan of Cove Chapel, where Mr. Kellar has attended for the past 38 years, he writes, “Lynn is widely respected as a pillar of the community, known for helping those in need and offering encouragement to those around him. Within our church, he is an active and faithful member who is always willing to serve and support others. After knowing Lynn for more than two decades, I can confidently say that his life reflects honor, perseverance and compassion. His character speaks for itself, and his example continues to inspire those who know him.”
Mr. Kellar and his wife, Mary Jane, have been married 52 years. They have two sons Mark and Mitch, and three grandchildren. After the military, Mr. Kellar was in the masonry field for 37 years. He retired in 2019.

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53 N. Mt. Olive
Vilonia, AR
72173

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(501) 796-4572

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