2025 Liberty Bash

Red Carpet Event

On November 8th, the Pritzker Military Museum & Library celebrated the first Liberty Bash in Kenosha, Wisconsin. The celebration, Salute to 250: Honoring America's Armed Forces, was an inaugural evening to remember by marking the 250th birthday of the Army, Navy, and Marine Corps. At the same time, toasting a first year of full operations at our beautiful new space in Wisconsin.

 

Melissa Errico
Melissa Errico

 

I believe the citizen soldier who stood on the front lines of World War I understood the full human cost of the conflict. I’m honored to bring 'The Story of a Rose' to the Pritzker Military Museum & Library, telling the vital, often-unseen story of my Great Aunt Rose and the millions of people on the home front who sustained and served 'their bit' for the cause. It's a tribute to a generation. - Melissa Errico

 

The evening included a beautiful performance by well-known Broadway actress, singer, and recording artist, Melissa Errico, dinner, and cocktails.

Guests were eager to celebrate this special evening with us at the Pritzker Military Museum & Library in Kenosha, as we saluted our armed forces and shared stories of the Citizen Soldiers.

 

                                                                                                                                                     

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Liberty Bash

 

 

Connect MKE host and Wisconsin Broadcasters Hall of Fame Inductee Denise Callaway interviews PMML President, Scott English and Founder’s Award recipient, CAPT Chris Cassidy for an engaging conversation about the PMML mission, service, leadership, and the Citizen Soldier. 

FOUNDER'S AWARD RECIPIENTS

CAPT Chris Cassidy

 CAPT Chris Cassidy, USN (Retired)

Captain Chris Cassidy is the President and CEO of the National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation where he led efforts to build the recently opened iconic Museum and Griffin Institute. A graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy with a Master of Science from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, he chose a life of service to country at a young age, serving as a U.S. Navy Seal and later as  NASA's Chief Astronaut. Cassidy was awarded  two Bronze Stars for his service in Afghanistan and is a veteran of three space flights and ten spacewalks.

C. Frank J. Barnum

COL Harvey C. “Barney” Barnum Jr., USMC (Retired)

Colonel Harvey Curtiss “Barney” Barnum is a retired U.S. Marine Corps Colonel and the fourth Marine to be awarded the Medal of Honor for valor in Vietnam. Following his retirement from the Marine Corps, he served in several prominent roles at the Department of Defense.  Barnum is past president of the Congressional Medal of Honor Society and has a naval destroyer named in his honor, The USS Harvey C. Barnum Jr.

Major General Brian Winski

Maj. Gen. Brian Winski, USA (Retired)

Major General Brian Winski is a retired Army officer with 37 years of service including command of the 101st Airborne Division. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in History from the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee and a Master’s Degree in History and Liberal Arts from Louisiana State University. Winski is currently the President and CEO of the Fort Campbell Historical Foundation where he leads efforts to build the Tennessee Wings of Liberty Museum honoring all military units that served at Fort Campbell. 

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Moments From The Liberty Bash

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