Telling our veterans' stories
The Stratford Veterans Museum's mission is to recognize those veterans from Stratford who have served our country honorably in war and in peace and to act as a repository for their stories. The museum is designed to accommodate school children to foster their appreciation of United States history and the sacrifices of those men and woman who made our country possible. The major goal for the museum is to make it a site for school field trips. If you are a veteran, who lives in/or has lived in Stratford, or the family of a Stratford veteran, and would like to share your story of service, or if you have items related to a Stratford veteran you would like to loan or donate, please email us.Here is our Registration Form.
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Our Regular Hours are:
Wednesday: 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Sunday: 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Please call for appointment for other times at 203-583-4484.
Take a Self - Guided Tour of the Museum
The Stratford Veterans Museum is dedicated to telling the stories of the town’s men and women who have served their country through the Armed Forces. Part of the way that story will be told is through a series of displays in the museum, including a “core” exhibit that takes visitors from the Revolutionary War through today’s conflicts. These exhibits will give the visitor a history of the era as well as items that are centric to Stratford. This tour will be available to visitors supporting audio and visual materials by downloading Otocast from your app store.
Check Out Our Videos
Visit our YouTube page for interviews with our veterans as well as other audiovisual content. VISIT NOW
Take a Stratford Veterans Museum Drone Video Tour WATCH NOW
Thank You to Our Contributors
Hirshbeck Services LLC
As an ongoing feature this space will include thank yous to, and information on, those organizations that have contributed to the success of the Stratford Veterans Museum. This month we recognize Hirshbeck Services LLC.
Owner of Hirshbeck Services LLC -- Vinny -- donated the labor of his crew to put on the much-needed new roof. Dan Senft and GAF materials donated the materials. Here are some photos of the roofing work -- PHOTOS.
Please visit HERE for past honorees.
Find us at 5952 Main St., Stratford, next to Putney Chapel.
We Need Volunteers
like you!
The Stratford Veterans Museum needs people like you as volunteers to help us in honoring our veterans and highlighting the contributions of Stratford Veterans to our town and country. Please complete this fillable form, save it then send it to us via email or if you prefer, print out the completed form and drop to us at the address above.
Learn more about the Stratford Veterans Museum by watching this video.
NEWS AND HAPPENINGS
Veteran of the Month
Wayne Cox
April 2024
E-7 SFC Wayne Cox graduated from Stratford High School in 1969. He got married that summer. Upon returning from his honeymoon, a draft notice was received in the mail. He started his service in October with a tour in Vietnam that began in May of 1970. He began as a two year draftee that became a twenty year career. READ MORE
Golf Fundraiser
Join the Stratford Veterans Museum's 2024 MASTERS GOLF TOURNAMENT FUNDRAISER WHICH STARTS THURSDAY APRIL 11th. PLEASE GET YOUR PICKS IN BY 7:00 AM ON THE 11th. ENTRY FEE IS $25.00 WITH 50% GOING TO THE STRATFORD VETERANS MUSEUM FUND. THE WINNER GETS 40%, 2nd place gets 10%. Last place wins a free entry into the next golf fundraiser.Pay with Venmo for Stratford Veterans Museum, Venmo@Bill-OBrien-61741 or mail a check made out to the Stratford Veterans Museum at 5952 Main Street, Stratford, CT 06614, or drop off cash or a check.Any questions, please call Bill at 203-449-6139 or email [email protected] or Jim at 203-257-9548 or [email protected].
Quilt of Valor
Jane Dougherty (on right) presented Mark Bevans with a Quilt of Valor. It was made from fabric donated by Bill Kosa (left holding image) in memory of his wife Mary Jane who passed away in October.
This photo below includes Bill Kosa's grandchildren, Zachary and Ashley.
Veterans' Night at the Arena
A Medal Of Service
Following the First World War, the town of Stratford presented its returning citizens who servied in the Armed Forces with a commerative medal (Front, Back). This sample of the "Stratford medal" was donated to the Stratford Veterans Museum by Frank Kecko. The medal had been presented to his father, Sgt. Frank E. Kecko, who served with Headquarters Company, 26th Infantry Division and was recieved a Silver Star.
VFW 9460 Donation
VFW 9460 Auxiliary members Mary Bango, and Gary & Michelle Brennan present a $200 donation to Bob Mastroni for the Stratford Veterans Museum.
Do You Know These Veterans
The Stratford Veterans Museum staff needs your assistance in identifying the veterans in the photos below (please click on the photo for a larger version) and in finding photos of the veteran's listed below (please click on listing for a larger version). Please share any info you may have with us at [email protected]
