About
Mission statement
Our mission is to preserve and honor the memories of veterans of all branches of the military who made the sacrifice to protect our great nation in a venue that is free and open to everyone.
We look forward to your visit.
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History
The museum is housed in Brookhaven’s historic old train depot at 125 S. Whitworth Avenue. Originally constructed in 1907 by the Illinois Central railroad as the Union Station and freight house, the Tudor-revival brick building was designed by F. D. Chase. It is a major piece of the city’s railroad heritage and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1980. Paul Jackson is credited with helping establish and organize the museum along with Roffie Burt, a Vietnam veteran, who also kept the day to day activites running for many years. The museum features an extensive collection of photographs, personal items, and artifacts that once belonged to local area veterans. It’s displays also include authentic military equipment dating back to World War I. Among other numerous millitary artifacts housed in the museum are model ships and planes built by Randal Smith and Greg Whittier. In 2026, a board was created to continue the museum’s operations and relieve Roffie Burt after his long, dedicated service to the Museum.
How much is admission?
It’s completely free!
When is the museum open?
The museum is open every Tuesday and Thursday from 10am to 2pm.
What is the address?
The address for the museum is 125 S. Whitworth Ave., Brookhaven, MS 39601
Do you take donated items?
Yes! We take donated items relating to the military. And, if there’s a story behind it, all the more better. Currently, we are not taking uniforms at this time unless they are of some historical significance (ex. POW, specific battle, etc.). This is only due to a current surplus. We will let you know if that changes in the future.