United States Department of Veterans Affairs
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Virtual Museum - Dayton VA Medical Center

Exhibit: Parade Ground

Home Band performing on Memorial Day

Exhibit: Parade Ground

The barrack in the foreground was built in 1900. Restoration is planned in partnership with American Veterans Heritage Center.

Exhibit: Parade Ground

Looking down Ohio Avenue at bandstand, Headquarters, Memorial Hall, and Home Chapel

exhibit: parade ground

Aerial view of barrack, dining hall, bandstand, Memorial Hall, and hotel

Exhibit: Parade Ground

The Band and General Review

Exhibit: Parade Ground

Barrack constructed in 1900 is on the right. The Home Band is preparing for a Memorial Day celebration on the Main Campus

Exhibit: Parade Ground

Memorial Day

Exhibit: Parade Ground

Memorial Day

Exhibit: Parade Ground

Military Inspection

Exhibit: Parade Ground

Memorial Day Parade
(Courtesy Wayne County Historical Society)

Exhibit: Parade Ground

Mary Lowell Putnam's visit to the Central Branch, July 4, 1872

Exhibit: Parade Ground

Inspection on Parade Ground
(Property of the Montgomery County Historical Society)

Exhibit: Parade Ground

General Orders 32, September 12, 1884, Board of Managers Visit. The veterans marched to the parade ground at the discharge of the first gun, and formed lines in four grand divisions.

Exhibit: Parade Ground


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