Preserving Our Nation’s Military Newspaper
Welcome to The Stars and Stripes National Museum and Library. Located in Bloomfield, Missouri, our institution is committed to preserving the history of the Stars and Stripes Newspaper and the US Armed Forces. Join us in exploring the fascinating stories and pivotal moments that have shaped our nation’s military history.
Our Mission
The Stars and Stripes National Museum and Library documents, collects, preserves, and exhibits materials related to the history, work, contents, scope and role of the Stars and Stripes military newspaper from its origins to the present. The Museum and Library seeks to enhance the understanding and appreciation of the Stars and Stripes’ important role in history by preserving, interpreting, and making its archives available to those who are interested in using its resources for research purposes.
Latest From The Museum
The 12th Annual Liberty DaysPet Photo Contest Fundraiser FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2024 AND SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2024 9AM to 4PM | BLOOMFIELD, MISSOURI Welcome Pet Parents! 🐾📸 Show off your patriotic
The 12th Annual Liberty Days: A Living History Timeline Adventure FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2024 AND SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5, 20249AM to 4PM | BLOOMFIELD, MISSOURI Experience History Come Alive! Dates: Friday,
Join us for Emergency Radio Communication Options for Families and Friends on Saturday, September 28, 2024, at 1:00 PM at The Stars and Stripes National Museum and Library. This informative session, presented by The Stoddard County Emergency Radio Group, will cover radio communications available to the public for both routine and emergency use.
Join us for Kids Day at the Museum: I Spy on September 21, 2024, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at The Stars and Stripes National Museum and Library for an exciting day where history meets mystery! This event is free and open to the public.
🐾 Help Keep Barney, The Museum Cat, Fed and Healthy! 🐾 Make a Difference in Barney’s Life Dear Supporters, As you may know, our beloved Museum cat, Barney, has been
I had not written for a weekly or by-weekly newspaper in my life. I had some work to do, I had 90-days to became a professional newspaper man. I discovered that in the SandS Club Bar I was surrounded by people many of which were much older than I, and certainly more educated than I. The first thing I did was ask around about who was the best feature writer...