I would like to remind New Jersey residents that they can direct a portion of their New Jersey tax return to the New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial Foundation by checking line 61 and designating the amount they would like to contribute. The foundation oversees the New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial and Vietnam Era Museum & Educational Center in Holmdel, the only museum of its kind in the U.S.
As a not-for-profit organization, the New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial Foundation relies on contributions from people to support its efforts to encourage and foster a thorough understanding of the Vietnam era, including the political, historical, social, cultural and military aspects that affected the U.S., and especially New Jersey. Each year, more than 9,000 school children pass through the doors of the Vietnam Era Museum & Educational Center and visit the New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial. Private contributions enable the foundation to update displays, bring guest lecturers, exhibitions and educational programs to the Museum & Educational Center and host special events dedicated to New Jersey veterans. As a result, the foundation has become a trusted resource for remembering, honoring and healing.
The Vietnam Era Museum & Educational Center is located adjacent to the New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial off of the Garden State Parkway at exit 116. The Museum & Educational Center is open Tuesday through Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For information on the New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial and Vietnam Era Museum & Educational Center, visit www.njvvmf.org or call 732- 335-0033.
With your help, we will preserve the legacy and continue to honor those who served and our active duty servicemen and women.
Bill Linderman
Executive Director
New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial Foundation
Holmdel