July at the Museum
NVMM Independence Day Activities
The National Veterans Memorial and Museum (NVMM) will be open on Friday, July 4 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. to celebrate Independence Day. Visitors are invited to join in a day filled with engaging activities and patriotic spirit. Throughout the day, NVMM will be handing out American flags to kids and visitors.
Scioto Arts Market
The Scioto Peninsula will transform into a vibrant celebration of art, creativity, and community service with the debut of the Scioto Arts Market (SAM) monthly series, hosted in tandem with the Columbus Volunteer Festival as a pop-up event in the parking lot of the National Veterans Memorial & Museum (NVMM).
“Light During Wartime: The Combat Photography of Stacy Pearsall”
Light During Wartime is a collection of photographs by Stacy Pearsall that showcase her unique painterly use of light and shadow.
Pearsall served with the U.S. Air Force Combat Photography Unit from 2003 to 2008. During that time, Pearsall photographed U.S. military troops and locals. Through her work, she portrays moments of action, as well as the in-between moments of camaraderie, rest, and reflection.
After being wounded in combat, Pearsall retired from the Air Force in 2008. Photos from her “Veterans Portrait Project” are showcased as part of the NVMM’s permanent exhibition in the Great Hall of the Museum.
