Richard I. Bong Veterans Historical Center

Richard I. Bong Veterans Historical Center is at 305 E. 2nd St. The center honors those who participated in World War II and later conflicts both at home and on the front lines. Named for America's Ace of Aces and Medal of Honor recipient, Maj. Richard Bong, the center is located in Bong's birth city. Items on display include a rare 1945 P-38 Lightning fighter aircraft as well as uniforms, weapons and accoutrements from the center's collection of more than 6,000 artifacts.