The Museum is operated by the Zephyrhills Museum of Military History, Inc. which is a non-profit organization, and all workers at the museum are volunteers.[2][3]
The museums building was used as an infantry barracks in World War II.[4] The museum is located in the former airfield of the Zephyrhills Army Airfield, which is now a public airport.[5] The airfield was in use from January 1943 to January 1944, where 500 men from the Army's 10th Fighter Squadron were stationed to train.[6] when it was decommissioned and given to the city of Zephyrhills, when it was turned into a public airport. All of the barracks for the airfield were demolished, with the only surviving building being the infirmary.[7]
It stayed abandoned until 1997–2001, where state and city grants were given to restore the infirmary. in 2001, the museum opened to the public.[1][8]
Exhibits
There are several exhibits in the museum dedicated to different groups and wars the United States fought or had. Their exhibits include:[4]
10th Fighter Squadron exhibit
The exhibit has many kinds of artifacts, such as a photo taken in 1945 of the 10th Fighter Squadron.[9]
Other exhibits:
World War I Exhibit
World War II Exhibits
Korean War Exhibit
Vietnam War Exhibit
Women in the Military Exhibit
US Navy Exhibit
Civil War Exhibit
9/11 Exhibit
Collection
The museum has many different items from the several wars. Many of the items came from veterans in the city who donated them, and aircraft that were loaned to the museum. Some notable items from the museum include:[10][11]
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