Harley-Davidson Museum to pay tribute to vets

Posted October 29, 2010 11:00 pm

Associated Press

MILWAUKEE -- The Harley-Davidson Museum in Milwaukee is planning to pay tribute to veterans and their families next month.

The museum, 400 W Canal St., will offer free admission to them Thursday to Sunday, Nov. 4-7.

On Nov. 4, a Harley archivist will talk about the history of military vehicles and the company's other wartime contributions.

On Friday, Nov. 5, a member of the Pearl Harbor Survivors Association, Dana Harbaugh, will talk about his decision to create a tribute Harley-Davidson motorcycle and show his photographs of association members.

On Saturday, Nov. 6, 80 cadets from St. John's Northwestern Military Academy Program will perform to honor veterans from World War I to current conflicts.

The museum's ambassador, Glory the bald eagle, will be there Nov. 6-7 to pose for photos.

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