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Veteran's Memorial Garden Advisory Council
History
During the first week of June 1989, over 80,000 people gathered at Antelope Park to view the traveling Vietnam Memorial Wall. The area where the "Wall" was located, originally a ball field, became a sacred area for many people and was never the same.
By 1991, the Persian Gulf War brought a new wave of pride and patriotism. As a result, communities, states and the nation as a whole banded together to give proper recognition and honor to veterans of that time, and ALL eras. Through efforts of the Lincoln community, the area was officially named the "Veteran's Memorial Garden."
The Veteran's Memorial Garden Advisory Council was formed to recommend policy on issues relating to the development, design, programming and preservation of the Garden area and all memorials contained in the Garden. The Council is comprised of mayoral appointed members committed to creating a place and promoting events to honor all veterans and their families, past and present.
Through the Council, an endowment account has been established to help maintain the Garden. If you would like to contribute, click here.
Memorials
Over 20 memorials stand in the Garden today including Airborne, After 1980, All Airmen, American Merchant Marine, China Burma India, Disabled American Veterans, Ex-Prisoners of War, Family, K-9 Unsung, Korea, Military Medical, Peace Time, Pearl Harbor, Pre 1900, Purple Heart, Seabees, Special Forces, U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Navy Armed Guard, Vietnam, Women's Veterans, World War I and World War II. To learn more about each memorial, visit the City of Lincoln's website: www.lincoln.ne.gov.
Currently, one additional groups is fundraising for a monument: Buffalo Soldiers/Tuskeegee Airmen. If you would like to contribute to this group, use our online donation form and specify this monument. Donate Now.
Bricks of Remembrance
Eight monuments in the Garden allow bricks to be purchased and engraved. All proceeds from brick sales go to improvements and maintenance of the Veteran's Memorial Garden. For more information on purchasing a "Brick of Remembrance" click here.
Garden Events
Many events are held at the Veteran's Memorial Garden recognizing special days like Memorial Day, Patriot Day, Veteran's Day and Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. On these and other holidays, all 46 flags are flying in commemoration. Check out the Special Events listing for specific dates and more information about each event.
The annual "June Celebration" is held on the 2nd Saturday in June to dedicate all new "Bricks of Remembrance" in the garden and to celebrate the existence of Lincoln's unique Veteran's Memorial Garden.
Interested in getting married at the Veteran's Memorial Garden? The monuments and star-shaped flower bed can make a great setting for your wedding. You can also request the flags be raised for your special day.
For more information on Garden weddings, call the Lincoln Parks and Recreation Department's Reservation line at 402-441-8262 or visit the City's website. Proceeds from Veteran's Memorial Garden wedding reservations go toward the maintenance and upkeep of the Garden.
Veteran's Memorial Garden Advisory Council and Contact Information
The Veteran's Memorial Garden Advisory Council is comprised of 11 volunteer, mayoral appointed members, 7 of which must be Veterans. The 2006 Council Members include:
- Keith Fickenscher, Chair
- Bob Baldwin
- Larry Brown
- Moe Carlton
- Dean Clawson
- C.M. "Beech" Dale
- Roger Drucker
- Bill Haberlan
- Tom Morrissey
- Ken Orr
- Mabel Stamler
The Advisory Council meets quarterly -- usually the second Friday of January, April, July and October -- at 9:00 a.m. at the Antelope Park Enclosed Shelter. All meetings are open to the public. For more information on meetings and events please visit the City's website.
For more information, contact Keith Fickenscher (keithf@tabitha.org) at 402-440-2997 or the Parks and Recreation Department office at 402-441-7847.
Directions
The Veteran's Memorial Garden is located in Antelope Park, 3 blocks east of 27th and A Streets, off Memorial Drive. The Garden sits east of the Auld Center. For detailed directions to the Veteran's Memorial Garden, click here (.pdf).
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