Hall of Honor & Veteran's Museum at Mt. Vernon airport
100 Aviation Dr., Mount Vernon, IL 62864
History Museums
Located at the Mt. Vernon Airport, The Jefferson County Hall of Honor pays tribute to local service people and veterans who served their community and country in times of war and peace.
The Colonel R.D. White Veterans Museum is home to hundreds of pieces of military memorabilia collected during all major conflicts. Authentic vintage uniforms, weapons, munitions, and even K-rations are on display with era newspapers, magazines, and letters from home. From the Civil War to present, relics from all areas of conflict are displayed in tribute.
The Hall of Honor recognizes area military past and present, each in 8x10 framed biographies.
What's happening nearby...
The Lights
Cedarhurst Center for the Arts • Nov 22 – Dec 28 @ 5PM
Immerse yourself in winter wonder with more than 1 million Christmas lights twinkling along a one-mile walking trail through the heart of the museum’s 80-acre campus.
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Christmas Model Train and Nativity Exhibit
Jefferson County Historical Village • Dec 13 – Dec 14 @ 10AM
Witness some of the most elaborate Model Train Sets and Nativity Scenes around.
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Savage Upcycled Fashion Show 2026 - Astrophilia
Cedarhurst Center for the Arts • Feb 21 @ 7PM
Astrophilia: Cosmic, Couture, Catwalk. An Upcycled Fashion Show.
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