The Ernie Pyle WWII Museum
120 W Briarwood Ave
Dana, Indiana 47847
Phone (765) 665-3633
GPS Coordinates
39°48’15.76 N
87°29’42.52 W
About
in the hometown of history's greatest war correspondent
About The Ernie Pyle WWII Museum
The Friends of Ernie Pyle Development Fund Inc. is a nonprofit organization recognized by the Internal Revenue Service and the State of Indiana as a 501(c)3.
Want to visit the museum? See info on the Visit the Museum page here.
Our Core Values
The purpose of the Friends of Ernie Pyle Development Fund and the Ernie Pyle WWII Museum is to promote awareness and understanding of the legacy and times of WWII correspondent Ernie Pyle.
Our mission
The mission of the Friends of Ernie Pyle is to preserve and share the writing and legacy of Ernie Pyle and those he wrote about in his columns while honoring and celebrating veterans of all military branches who have served and those currently serving our country.
The vision of the Friends of Ernie Pyle is to:
The vision of the Friends of Ernie Pyle is to:
• Engage audiences by providing access to collections, exhibits and knowledge through programs, outreach and museum experiences.
• Embrace the ability of Pyle to share the story of the common soldier.
• Enhance the museum experience through the planning and addition of the Ernie Pyle Memorial and Veterans Park that will include ADA restrooms, combat healing garden and performance stage
• Honor the history and legacy of the Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and his efforts to secure combat pay for all American troops since WWII improving the quality of life for soldiers and their families.
Governance
The Friends is governed by a board of directors:
OFFICERS
President: Steve Key
(765) 665-3084, president@erniepyle.org
Vice President: Doug Hess, vice_president@erniepyle.org
Treasurer: Roxann Scott, treasurer@erniepyle.org
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BOARD
Meredith Addison
Phil Boots
Brent Bush
Brenda Chubb
Amy Clere
Becky Holbert
Max Jones
Jayanne Rumple
Kevin Wickens
Ruth Witmer
Major Contributors to
The Erie Pyle WWII Museum
Eli Lilly Endowment
The Scripps Howard Foundation
The American Legion Department of Indiana
