A preservation effort is underway for the incredible items within the ACES Veterans Museum and the very building that holds its history.
When Dr. A.V. Hankins opened her medical practice at 5801 Germantown Avenue, she didn't realize the historical significance of the building she worked in.
With the help of a supportive community including veterans, Dr. Hankins was able to create the ACES Veterans Museum on the property. ACES is now home to various rooms filled with memorabilia, historic photos, and artifacts. But its third-floor, Parker Hall, had been inaccessible to the public for roughly 13 years.
With years of fundraising and help from the community, ACES was able to have a soft opening of Parker Hall last month to host a WWII veteran returning for his 103rd birthday celebration. It will host another event in March, but the official grand opening is yet to have a set date.
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