Causes: Arts & Culture, Museums

Mission: The Mission of the World War II Legacy Foundation is to Remember and Honor the men and women who served during World War II and on the Home Front. This is accomplished by acquiring, preserving and displaying artifacts from World War II and creating educational programs, research opportunities and events which educate and inspire the public to learn more about World War II and which honor the Legacy of the World War II generation.

Results: Established the Iwo Jima/World War II Museum. Present yearly WWII Historical Lecture Series. Hold events which pay tribute to World War II Veterans

Target demographics: Honor and Remember those servicemen women who served in World War II and on the Home Front.

Geographic areas served: Connecticut

Programs: Display and preserve artifacts and mementos of World War II and those who served in our Iwo Jima / World War II Museum, Educational Programs and Commemorative events, pay tribute to living veterans and remember those who have passed.