Mission Marge Wingtip Now on Display at Richard I. Bong Veterans Historical Center
A piece of military history has officially returned home to Superior. The Richard I. Bong Veterans Historical Center is proud to announce that, as of today, the recovered wingtip from Mission Marge is officially on display at the Bong Center. Visitors can now see the historic artifact in person during the museum’s regular hours, displayed […]
“From Pilot to Pioneer”: New Exhibit at the Bong Veterans Historical Center Honors Al Amatuzio’s Legacy
The Richard I. Bong Veterans Historical Center is proud to announce the opening of a new exhibit honoring the life of Al Amatuzio. The exhibit opened to the public on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, what would have been Al’s 102nd birthday. The exhibit offers visitors a look at how military service can inspire a lifetime of […]
Local Museum Team Premieres Documentary about International WWII Recovery Mission
The Richard I. Bong Veterans Historical Center is proud to premiere their new WWII documentary Mission Marge at Zeitgeist Theater in Duluth on Saturday, March 28, from 3-5 pm. Program Highlights: This remarkable 30-minute documentary takes the viewer from Wisconsin to the jungles of Papua New Guinea. The film documents the expedition to find the “Marge” plane flown […]
Homefront: Childhood Memories of WWII author reading at the Bong Veterans Historical Center
The Richard I. Bong Veterans Historical Center welcomes local author Peggy Trojan to speak on Thursday, March 12, from 6:30-7:30 pm. The talk is part of the Bong museum’s “Voices of Service &History” monthly speaker program. On the second Thursday of each month, the museum welcomes expert speakers on a wide variety of military and […]