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

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.

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.
Historical Team
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.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 AWARDVice Commander, SAL Squadron 90
Independent Researcher
Militaria Collector and Researcher