Walsh, an Air Force veteran, participated in the Berlin Airlift. Not only are there wartime items but a ceremonial slipper showing how Chinese women's feet were bound. An oil painting of an American flag against a blue-blue sky was done by Luker's wife, M. Maxine. The museum started as a spinoff of a 1983 drive for a monument by the United Vietnam Vets of Western Stark County. The facility is staffed by unpaid volunteers.
Admission is free.
Museum hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Closed major holidays. Communications go to the society at 316 Lincoln Way E., Massillon, Ohio 44646. Guided tours for groups may be arranged through 832-5553.