National Purple Heart Museum in Enfield is a memorial honoring service and sacrifice of America's veterans. Originally called the Badge of Military Merit, George Washington presented the first medal to Sgt. Elijah Churchill on May 3, 1783. Since then, it is estimated that over a million men and women of all ranks, from every branch of military service, have been awarded the medal no one tries to win - The Purple Heart.
Location:
P.O. Box 3214, 1296 Enfield St., Enfield Connecticut 06082
Telephone
860-745-6064 Toll Free: 800-871-1783
Other History nearby:
(Litchfield) All Wars Memorial
(Bristol) American Clock and Watch Museum
(Hartford) Ancient Burying Ground
(Pittsfield) Arrowhead
(Cheshire) Baker Character, Comic & Cartoon Museum
(Hubbardston) Barre Falls Dam
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04/19 Coming to The Enfield area
Hebron Maple Festival Hebron CT March16-17 Each year thousands of people come from miles around to enjoy and experience the weekend of maple related events.
Seacoast Home and Garden Show Durham NH March23-24 The 19th annual show features more than 225 exhibitors showcasing the latest products and services for your home.
7th Annual Great International Spring Beer Festival Providence RI April20 Your Beer Festival Admission Ticket will allow you UNLIMITED SAMPLING of more than 250 brewers, live music, food and MUCH MORE at the Rhode Island Convention Center.
New England Folk Festival Mansfield MA April19-21 A fabulous blend of dance, music, crafts, and food from many lands.
Connecticut Sheep, Wool and Fiber Festival Vernon CT April27 The festival, started in 1909 by the CT Sheep Breeders Association, as a program ""to promote the keeping of sheep in Connecticut"", has evolved and expanded into a premier sheep and fiber festival by providing exhibits, demonstrations and over 60 vendors from the sheep, wool and fiber arena.
Spring Plant Sale Westford NH April27 The Middlesex Conservation District will be holding its annual Spring Plant Sale at the 4H Fairgrounds.
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