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The American Veterans Heritage Center (AVHC) is an independent nonprofit (501C3) organization founded to preserve the history of the Dayton VA Campus, first known as the "Soldiers Home," and to raise awareness of veterans contributions and patriotism.  AVHC's main focus is the restoration of the Dayton Soldier's Home historic facilities on the Dayton VA Campus.  

AVHC started with raising funds to repair and restore the 1868 Home Chapel.  We are dedicated to promote, advocate and support other PROJECTS on the Dayton VA Campus, including the annual WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA.  Another big effort was to restore the GROTTO GARDENS to its former glory.  The Grotto Gardens Team just celebrated 10 years in 2023 with a celebration in the Gardens.

We have a YouTube Channel, where you can see our videos.  Please see AMERICAN VETERANS HERITAGE CENTER YOUTUBE VIDEOS or visit our Facebook Page at FACEBOOK.COM/AMERICANVETERANSHERITAGECENTER/

We are also working to support the National VA History Center Foundation.  For more information, please see the link: National VA History Center Foundation

Thank you so much for your support of the American Veterans Heritage Center, Inc. 

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Join us to support the the mission to honor our fallen heroes with Wreaths Across America

American Veterans Heritage Center, Inc. supports Wreaths Across America and encourages all to donate one or more Wreaths which will be placed at the Dayton National Cemetery, December 14, 2024 at 12:00 PM.  The 2024 deadline is December 3.  You may also volunteer to place wreaths at the Dayton National Cemetery.  Visit the WAA/AVHC website to register. 

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