The Richard I. Bong Veterans Historical Center invites you to Family Fun Day on Saturday, May 24, 2025, live music, bouncy house, food trucks, K9, treats, sidewalk chalk art contest, and featuring the public debut of our brand-new flight simulator, generously awarded by Students in Aviation. This fun-filled day raises funds for the Flora Oveson Female in Aviation Scholarship, which supports female students at the Lake Superior College School of Aviation. The scholarship honors Flora Oveson, a passionate pilot and founder of the Bong Book Club. Please visit the important traveling display we will have open: Wisconsin Remembers, honoring Wisconsin Vietnam Veterans in our museum, admission is included in the donation due to the generous sponsorship of WPR, and the VSSO. Suggested Donation: Just $1 for a “Fun Pass”, good for all activities (not valid at food trucks) and helps launch a future female aviator’s journey! Entry to the Bong Veterans Historical Center Live Music: Dance Attic, 12 PM – 2 PM, sponsored by Siggy’s PorchFest, Superior Tank Tours – Look inside with our expert guides Chalk Art Contest – Open to all ages, prizes, and must be present to win. Flight Simulator Experience – Try it out! Meet the Aviation Program – Lake Superior College on-site. K-9 Demos and special guests from the Humane Society Municipal Vehicle Display Bouncy House Games & Fun with the Bordertown Betties Food Trucks: (veteran owned) Room at the Table, and 2 different trucks from Tom’s Taste of Chicago (food trucks items are not included in the suggested donation) All donations support the Flora Oveson Scholarship Fund—fly, play, and give back! $1 FUN PASS Snacks Admission to the Bong Center Vietnam: Wisconsin Remembers K-9 Human Society Municipal Vehicles Bounce House Sidewalk Chalk competition Border Town Betties Food Trucks
