Our mission is to
honor local veterans
by telling their stories.

Visit. Listen. Honor.

Located in historic Downtown Manassas, the Freedom Museum provides visitors with the opportunity to experience history, become active participants in the drama and patriotic spirit that unfold in the Museum’s exhibits and programs. A visit to the Freedom Museum is evocative and interactive.

Visit the Museum.

There are many ways to visit the museum. We provide tours to private citizens, schools, boys and girls organizations, and many more types of organizations. You’ll be given a tour by a local veteran as they embark you on the journey of Prince William veterans from the beginning of the 20th century to present day. To arrange a visit, please schedule a tour with one of our veteran guides. We are located at 9129 Center Street, Manassas, VA 20110.

Hours of Operation:
Thursday & Friday: 2PM-5PM
Saturdays: 10am-6pm
Sundays: 1pm-5pm

Learn About Their Stories.

If you’re unable to attend the museum in person, don’t fret! We have some of our local veteran stories showcased on the website. Check back each month for new content as we embark on a new series focused on artifact analyses and “day in the life” retellings.

Honor Their Sacrifice.

In order to preserve the memory of our local veterans, the museum relies on donations from its patrons. By making
a donation, you will be helping to honor veterans as the Freedom Museum preserves veterans’ memories, stories,
and artifacts.

“I believe that the Freedom Museum has the potential of becoming one of the premier military history education facilities in the nation, if not the world. Its location in Northern Virginia, just a few miles from our nation’s capital truly has it located in the epicenter of our nation’s history—educationally, militarily and politically.”
— Mr. Harold “Butch” Miller, Past Commander-in-Chief National American Legion

Board of Directors:

  • Jim Porter - President

  • Ray Baybrook - Vice President

  • Carol Campbell - Secretary

  • Ronald Link - Treasurer

  • Russell Keating

  • Orlando Rivera

  • Pam Porter - Board Member (Fundraising)

  • Tiffanie Gulledge - Board Member (Community Outreach)

  • Diane Dubois - Board Member (Fund Raising)

  • Cindi Kirk - Board Member (Grant Writing & Fundraising)

  • Wesley Wieckowski - Board Member (Membership)

  • Milt Johns - Board Member (Legal)

  • Lauren Dower - Board Member (Website - Development)

Non-voting officer

  • Marianne Hallett, Board Member emerita

  • John R. "Jack" Lilley, II, Board Member emeritus

 

Founder

  •  Charles "Chuck" Colgan, Jr.

We remember the heart and passion Chuck had for sharing the stories of local veterans. He would sit and listen to veterans while reminiscing about his time in Vietnam. Chuck was a photographer in Vietnam and captured the stories of lives lost, time spent, and the faces of those who fought for freedom. Remembering why we are free was his hope to share with everyone. His memory lives on in the museum each day.

Become a Member

If you are interested in becoming a member of the museum, fill out our membership form. Members are expected to help with educating, preserving, and representing the Freedom Museum, our local veterans and their stories.

Become a Corporate Partner

The Freedom Museum is appreciative and thankful for the support of our corporate and individual sponsors. If your company is interested in becoming a sponsoring partner to the Freedom Museum, please reach out to us by filling out this form. We have several large scale events a year - yearlong Speaker Series, annual Gala Dinner and Dance, and an annual Golf Tournament. Make sure your company has awareness and attendance at our events as we honor our local heroes.