27 May 2019; Memorial Day and Code Talkers

Memorial Day is a day of remembrance for our fallen warriors

If you have ever participated in a Native event, such as our past Powwows, you would have noticed that every event has at least one daily event where members of the military are asked to come forward so they can be shown honor.

We have incorporated the importance of honoring the warrior culture and the service of the brave Native American men and women by adding to a current exhibit. This exhibit features the medals presented to the MANY tribes that were Code Talkers in WWI and WWII.

On November 20, 2013, in Emancipation Hall at the U.S. Capitol, 33 tribes were recognized for the dedication and valor of Native American code talkers to the U.S. Armed Services during World Wars I and II. Of the tribes recognized, 25 were presented with their Congressional Gold Medals. ~US Mint Website

We are offering a chance for our patrons to purchase one (or more) of these medals as a donation to our exhibit. Not only will you be able to help our exhibit grow, but you will be given the option to have your name displayed under the medal purchased in recognition for your contribution. If you do not wish your name to be displayed, you may also choose the name of a loved one to donate in their spirit.

We’d like to take this moment to make a very special thank you to Gary Gysberts for our most recent medal purchase for the Osage Nation who were Code Talkers for both WWI and WWII . With his donation, we only have 8 more tribes to go before that section of the exhibit is complete!

Below is the list of currently purchased medals that you can see currently displayed in the museum. Please fill out the contact form below if you’re interested in making a donation towards a medal and do not purchase on your own.