Preserving Our Nation’s Military Newspaper

 

The National Stars and Stripes Museum and Library is located in Bloomfield, Missouri. It is dedicated to the preservation and history of the Stars and Stripes Newspaper and the US Armed Forces.

Our Mission

The mission of the National Stars and Stripes Museum & Library is the documentation, preservation, and communication of the iconic story of the Stars and Stripes newspaper and the commitment and service of the Stars and Stripers, our servicemen and women, and everyday citizens through exhibits, educational outreach, and special programs to further our freedoms and values.

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Stars and Stripes Museum and Library building grounds

100 Mile Yard Sale at The Museum May 25-28, 2023 SUPPORT THE MUSEUM THIS MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND! 100 Mile Yard Sale Vendor Spots Available The Stars and Stripes Museum and

60s Murder Mystery at the Monte Carlo Casino Fundraiser May 5 2023 at the Stars and Stripes Museum

60’s Murder Mystery at the Monte Carlo Casino Fundraiser Support the Museum and Have Fun! Friday, May 5, 2023 at the Museum Doors Open at 5:30 p.m. Game Starts at

Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 15, 2023 at The National Stars and Stripes Museum and Library

SATURDAY, APRIL 15, 2023 AT 10 AM – 2 PM Join us for our 3rd Annual Easter Egg Hunt! We will do egg hunts for different age groups throughout the

Tony Vaccaro in 1945 sitting on the wing of a plane holding his 35-millimeter Argus C3 camera that he had bought as a teenager.

Michelantonio Celestino Onofrio “Tony” Vaccaro (December 20, 1922 – December 28, 2022) was a photographer who is best known for his photos taken in Europe during 1944 and 1945, and