Sullivan Brothers Iowa Veterans Museum

Sullivan Brothers Iowa Veterans Museum

The Sullivan Brothers Iowa Veterans Museum honors the service and sacrifice of all Iowa veterans from the Civil War to present. Step into their stories through traditional exhibits, interactive activities and an electronic Wall of Honor. The Museum consists of over 35 interactive exhibits. Interviews collected via the Voices of Iowa Oral History Project total over 1,500.

The Five Sullivan Brothers

The five Sullivan brothers of Waterloo, Iowa were serving together aboard the light cruiser USS Juneau (CL-52). On Friday, November 13, the Juneau along with a number of other U.S. warships, became involved in a series of fierce day and night actions with Japanese warships in the battle for Guadalcanal. In one of those battles, the USS Junea was crippled by a torpedo blast. While heading to a naval base for repairs, a Japanese submarine fired a torpedo into the Juneau, causing her to sink in a matter of seconds. Four of the Sullivan brothers went down with the ship; one brother, George, survived but was then lost at sea. The Sullivan brothers are part of Waterloo's and the nation's history. Their supreme sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Featured Events

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  Jan

  3

  Sensory Friendly Planetarium Shows

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  Jan

  8

  Veterans Coffee

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  Feb

  15

  Valentines Tea Party

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  Mar

  1

  Night at the Museum: Mardi Gras Trivia Night

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