History Projects

The Chequamegon Veterans Center is proud to host independent historical education events for the community

D-Day
Walter Gurske Walter Gurske

D-Day

In honor of the 80th Anniversary of the D-Day Landings at Normandy, France on June 6, 1944, this program follows the story of the invasion, with a focus on local contributions from the Northland area.

Read More
George Barr
Walter Gurske Walter Gurske

George Barr

The story of one of the greatest air operations of the Second World War, with a spotlight on Ashland’s own George Barr, navigator of plane No.16 and one of four captured Raiders to survive Japanese captivity.

Read More

Historical Team

  • .Jason Janecek

    MA IN HISTORY FROM AMERICAN MILITARY UNIVERSITY

    Commander of VFW Post 690
    US Army Infantry Veteran

  • Walter Gurske

    AUTHOR: HEAR MYSELF TALK HISTORY
    NOMINEE FOR VFW HISTORY AWARD

    Vice Commander, SAL Squadron 90
    Independent Researcher
    Militaria Collector and Researcher