Thousands of artifacts, stories and pictures fill the rooms of The Fighting Falcon Museum. Our main floor is dedicated to World War 2. Venture upstairs you can find rooms dedicated to the Civil War, World War 1, Vietnam, Korea and Modern Conflict!
Below are just some of the displays we have available for you to check out! If the Smithsonian thinks the museum is cool enough to come check out we are sure you will think so also!
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The Fighting Falcon Glider
Over 10 years to recreate stands the beautiful and Greenville’s very own Fighting Falcon Glider. Take a walk around and see what the inside looked like for soldiers, and what the outside looked like gliding through the sky. Learn all you can about how gliders were used in the war and how Greenville is apart of the history in making them.
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In the trenches
Get a up close look at what being in the trenches were like for soldiers during World War 1. When you are done with that we have loads of stories and artifacts for you to look at.
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We can do it!
Everyone knows of Rosie the Riveter but have you ever heard of the US Crops Corps? Odds are probably not. A lot happened on the home front during World War 2 because of women. Learn about the vital role women played in not only the workforce but also feeding American’s and soldiers fighting home and abroad.
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4 brothers who left for war
Learn the history behind Greenville’s own Jensen brothers, who all left to fight in World War 2 and all came home! Learn about the amazing stories and take a look at donated items from the brother’s themselves
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Soar through the air
Ever wonder what it would be like to fly a combat plane? Wonder no more! Emmurse yourself in our WACO CG4 flight simulator experience. See what it was like for WACO pilots by learning how to takeoff, flyover and fire at the enemy
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The Pacific Room
Michigan, especially Greenville is rich in history when it comes to the Pacific War. Learn stories and expect to see items such as shell casings, emergency survival supplies, weapons and more!
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Lincoln era
Step back in time and take a look at artifacts we have from the Civil War. You can expect to find canon balls, confederate money, a bayonet and more! Did you know the Civil War was the deadliest war in American History?
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Korean War
Check out a piece of barbed wire from the DMZ, see medical supplies and cultural items brought back from veterans!
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Modern Conflict
Ever see a piece of the berlin wall? Learn stories about those who were in Panama, Afghanistan, and Iraq. Check out artifacts such as guns, enemy face playing cards and see uniforms from over the years.
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Vietnam
See artifacts donated by Greenville locals including the museum’s own Jerry Krick who has given his knowledge not only to the museum but also to the creation of the Vietnam Room.