Wreaths Across America beginning mobile education exhibit tour across Brunswick County

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — Wreaths Across America is beginning its Mobile Education Exhibit national tour to honor those who served and welcome home Vietnam veterans.

The exhibit provides an opportunity to unite the local community, veterans, active-duty military, and their families through interactive exhibits, short films, and shared stories.

“The mission of Wreaths Across America is to Remember the fallen, Honor those who served, and Teach the next generation the value of freedom,” said Karen Worcester, Executive Director. “The Mobile Education Exhibit provides the unique opportunity for communities to come together and share the stories of those who served and sacrificed. Through our partnership with the United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration, the exhibit also serves as an official ‘Welcome Home’ location for our nation’s Vietnam veterans.”

The tour kicks off Thursday in Oak Island at 106 E. Dolphin Drive from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

It will make a stop at 30 Government Drive in Bolivia from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. on Friday and the Southport Walmart on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.

The tour takes a day off on Sunday before wrapping up with a stop at the VFW Post 10226 on March 11th from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.