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Russell Grove Museum Honors Veterans

"Women in the Military"

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​On Sunday, November 8th, the Russell Grove Museum honored African American veterans with ties to Russell Grove High School and the two-room schools that fed into it in Amelia County. The program included an exhibition of the veterans’ military photographs.

 Lt. Joyce Montague Nyhaur, retired U.S. Navy

Lt. Col. Frances Montague, retired U.S. Army

 A panel on “Women in the Military” featured perspectives from Amelia graduates Lt. Col. Connie Banks, retired U.S. Air Force; Lt. Col. Frances Montague, retired U.S. Army; and Lt. Joyce Montague Nyhaug, retired U.S. Navy.

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Lt. Col. Connie Banks, retired U.S. Air Force

​​​​​​​​​​Thank you to all veterans and community members who attended and shared in the tribute.

Please enjoy the photos from the program.​

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