About this Event
Honor veterans for Veterans Day at the museum on Tuesday, November 11th. Join us at the museum anytime between 11 and 3 to put together care packages for hospitalized veterans.
Support the program by purchasing items from our Amazon Wish List.
What to bring:
- Toiletries (toothbrushes, toothpaste, disposable razors, sample size cans of shaving cream, deodorants/antiperspirants, lip balm, hand lotion, etc..)
- Socks (must be NEW packaged), slippers (store bought non-skid only), underwear (must be NEW packaged), warm hats, sizes for both men and women
- Games, puzzles (complete with all pieces if pre-owned)
- Books, including large print, (must be very clean, in good condition)
Can’t bring anything? Just bring yourself to make cards, thank you notes, and put the materials we already have together into packages.
Watch while you help! We'll be screening WWI silent films as we work including The Lost Battalion , 1919 • Soldiers of the 77th Division penetrate deep into the Argonne Forest of France during the First World War. The battalion becomes surrounded and holds out for six long days, awaiting reinforcement and rescue. Includes cameos from real-life veterans of the Lost Battalion including Abraham Krotoshinsky and Jack Herschkowitz.
Event venue & nearby stays
National Museum of American Jewish Military History, 1811 R Street NW, Washington, United States
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