I would like to remind New Jersey residents 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 the would like to contribute. The foundation oversees the New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial and Vietnam Era Museum and Educational Center in Holmdel, the only museum of its kind in the United States.
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 United States, and especially New Jersey.
Each year, more than 9,000 schoolchildren pass through the doors of the Vietnam Era Museum and 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 and 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 and Educational Center is located adjacent to the New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial off the Garden State Parkway at exit 116 in Holmdel. The museum and educational center is open Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For information about the New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial and Vietnam Era Museum and Educational Center, visit the Internet website at 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 servicewomen.
Bill Linderman
Executive Director
New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’
Memorial Foundation
Holmdel