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Lexington, Nebraska: Fall of Saigon, Recreated

Military might, along with a replica of America's hasty retreat from Saigon, draws passersby off of the interstate.

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Heartland Museum of Military Vehicles

Your website already has a page on our Fall of Saigon recreation, and we wanted to add that there is also a museum full of military vehicles and equipment from nearly all eras. The Heartland Museum of Military Vehicles is run by volunteers and funded by donations and grants. The museum has about 100 vehicles from every branch of the service, including helicopters, tanks, halftracks, ambulances, and a jeep, plus displays of weapons, uniforms, engines, equipment, and more. The everyday necessities of a soldier's life, such as MREs, blend with unique vehicles like those used by the German army in World War II.

It's a hands-on museum that invites you to see, touch, and even sit in vehicles that have been restored and, for the most part, are operational. Vehicles date from World War II but displays include items from World War I as well.

[Adam D, 07/06/2013]
Fall of Saigon Recreation

Don't miss the reenactment of the evacuation of Saigon. Helicopter and soldiers are on the famous rooftop on the north side of I-80 just east of exit 237.

[K. Ward, 09/09/2000]

The Heartland Museum of Military Vehicles recreated the scene in 1998, using a restored Huey UH-1 helicopter and selected figures based on news photographs.

Fall of Saigon, Recreated

Heartland Museum of Military Vehicles

Address:
606 Heartland Rd, Lexington, NE
Directions:
Heartland Museum of Military Vehicles. I-80 exit 237, northeast side.
Hours:
M-Sa 10-5, Su 1-5. Gated after hours. (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
Phone:
308-324-6329
Admission:
Donations accepted.
RA Rates:
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