Brotherhood Of Heroes Resource Center And Museum
Written by capecoralsun
This museum is a physical chronicle of transformative moments in our nation’s history. It features exhibits from the Revolutionary and Civil Wars, World War I and II, the Korean and Vietnam Wars, the Gulf Wars and wars in Iran, Iraq and Afghanistan. There is a tribute to women who have served in the military, as well as a Holocaust Memorial. If you want to go way back, there is even a rare dinosaur egg on display. There is a musket from the Battle at Gettysburg, other weapons and ammunition of all types and sizes from each war, a rare collection of military uniforms, aviation devices and an original Jeep and bicycle from World War II. This Resource Center and Museum was founded in the midst of the social turmoil of 2020. The Brotherhood of Heroes Museum hopes to educate the community as well as honor first responders and military service personnel through our exhibits that capture the dramatic events that shaped our nation. The Brotherhood of Heroes Resource Center is committed to helping first responders, military both active and veterans alike, their families, and the Cape Coral community. The Brotherhood of Heroes frequently hosts events to benefit the community, and actively partners with many community-based organizations. For many, getting the help they need is a simple visit or phone call away. Whether you are paying your respects at our Purple Heart Monument, taking in one of our breathtaking exhibits, using the resource center’s services, or celebrating your birthday with us, The Brotherhood of Heroes Resource Center and Museum will show you not only how the world has impacted Cape Coral, but how Cape Coral has impacted the world.
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The Brotherhood of Heroes is a 501(c)(3) not for profit museum and resource center located in Cape Coral. Monetary donations of any amount would be greatly appreciated and would help us preserve artifacts, create new exhibit spaces, and provide events to the community. Please visit our website for more information or our Facebook page, www.facebook.com/brotherhoodofheroes. Resource Center The Brotherhood of Heroes Resource Center aims to be the go-to location for anyone that needs help in Cape Coral. The Brotherhood of Heroes is home to the Lee County Sheriff’s Department’s Cape Coral Outreach Center and is the location for regular food distributions in collaboration with the Gunterberg Foundation and Midwest Food Bank.
The Brotherhood of Heroes Resource Center serves as the headquarters and meeting place for the Cape Coral Chapter of Disabled American Veterans, Korean War Vets, Military Order of the Purple Heart, the Marine League, American Merchant Marine Veterans, Destroyer Escort Sailors Association, Combat Infantrymen’s Association, and the Cape Coral chapter of the Fraternal Order of Police, while enjoying partnerships with numerous community-based organizations such as United Way, Mission United 211, and the AARP. The resource center also offers a meeting room that is not only perfect for in-person meetings but is also Zoom equipped for remote meetings. The meeting room is cleaned and disinfected after every use, and face masks and hand sanitizer are always provided by the Brotherhood of Heroes. New resources are constantly being added to the resource center, and the meeting room is available for bookings. Stop by or contact The Brotherhood of Heroes today to see how the resource center can help you!
Cpl. George Metzger Gallery
George Washington Greeting visitors and providing an overview of the museum is Gen. George Washington. In 1782, during the American Revolution, G e n . W a s h i n g t o n established the Badge of Merit, a forerunner of the Purple Heart and America’s first military d e c o r a t i o n . G e n . Washington would go on to serve as the first President of the United States from 1789 to 1797. Purple Heart Established in 1932, the Purple Heart is a m i l i t a r y d e c o r a t i o n a w a r d e d t o a r m e d services members who were injured or killed while serving the U.S. Military. The Brotherhood of Heroes Museum is the permanent home of the Florida Purple Heart Wall, which chronicles the state’s Purple Heart recipients who have died in combat since the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the nation. .50 Cal. Machine Gun The awesome .50 Browning is a centerpiece in our museum. During World War II, virtually every U.S. and Allied combat aircraft, naval ship, armored vehicle
and infantry unit was equipped with big Brownings, known to millions o f s e r v i c e m e n and women as the “Browning M2” or simply the “Ma Deuce.” Stalingrad The German machine gunner on display depicts the Battle of Stalingrad, which marked a turning point in the Allied victory in Europe during World War II. From August 1942 through February 1943, more than two million troops fought in close quarters – and nearly two million people were killed or injured in the fighting, including tens of thousands of Russian civilians. Willys Jeep A focal point of the museum is a 1945 Willys Jeep. It was found on a farm in Lancaster County, Pa., before being fully restored. After World War II, many Jeeps were used like tractors for farm work. In addition to being used in World War II, this Jeep was also used by Lancaster County fire department.
Brotherhood Of Heroes
4522 Del Prado Blvd. S., Cape Coral, FL 33904, (239) 360-8913,
www.thebrotherhoodofheroes.com
Hours: Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Closed Sunday and Monday.
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