Jo Ann Holt
Wreaths Across America (WAA) brings their Mobile Education Exhibit (MEE) to Texas this month. The MEE heads Southwest from Maine to Texas for several private and public events.
“The goal of the Wreaths Across America Mobile Education Exhibit is to bring community together and teach patriotism while remembering the service and sacrifice of our nation’s heroes,” said Karen Worcester, Executive Director, Wreaths Across America. “However, over the last year, in light of the current health crisis, we feel this exhibit has taken on even more meaning by providing the opportunity for people to safely participate in something that is both educational and inspiring, while supporting and giving back to the communities it visits.”
The MEE brings local community, veterans, active-duty military and their families together through their interactive exhibits, short movies, and stories. The exhibit functions as a mobile museum and provides those who visit with an education about the service and sacrifice of national heroes. It’s also an official ‘welcome home’ for Vietnam Veterans.
All veterans, active-duty military, their families, and local community members are invited and encouraged to visit.
Texas Stops for WAA
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Feb. 26-The first stop open to the public is in Tomball, Texas, at Tomball Market Place (14251 Farm to Market 2920). The exhibit is open to the public from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Tours of the Mobile Education Exhibit are offered to the general public, to say thank you for years of support.
Feb. 27- The next stop on the tour is also open to the public at Village Plaza at Bunker Hill located at 9710 Katy Freeway in Houston, Texas from 7 a.m.-7 p.m.
Feb. 28-The following stop is at Baybrook Gateway, 1001 Bay Area Blvd. in Webster, Texas. The exhibit is open to the public from 7 a.m.-7 p.m.
March Tours in Texas
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March 2-Next tour stop is Westar Moving and Storage located at 4545 Pine Timbers, Suite 334, open to the public from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
March 4-The next stop is the American Legion Post/Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 937 and Brazos Valley Marine Corps League Chapter 1391, (101 Waco Street in Bryan, Texas) from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
March 5-Continuing in Texas, the next scheduled stop will be at Ranch Harley Davidson, 4101 Texas 6 Frontage Road in College Station, from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Working with The Bryan College Station Chamber of Commerce, Jersey Mikes Subs, and Ranch Harley Davidson, this will be open to the public.
March 6-Staying in College Station, the MEE will be at Ranch Harley Davidson one more day, from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. The exhibit is open to the general public as a way to say thank you for local public and volunteer support.
Wreaths Across America
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To sponsor a veteran’s wreath for $15, visit wreathacrossamerica.org. Each sponsorship goes toward a live, balsam wreath that will be placed on the headstone of an American hero as they honor all veterans laid to rest at noon on Saturday, December 18, 2021, as part of National Wreaths Across America Day.
