Rockford's Hometown Heroes

Dates & Times

Saturday, November 30
1:00 pm

Admission Prices
$10 - Adults Ages 13+
$8 – Children Ages 5-12
$8 - Senior 62+
Free - Infants/Toddlers 0-4
Free - Museum Members

Buy Tickets

You may also purchase your admissions on Saturday upon your arrival to the special event. Members please call for reservations or check in when you arrive for the event.

Admission to the museum galleries to view the many artifacts on exhibit in the Main Museum Center is included in admission.

Please note the program will begin promptly at 1pm.

Rockford’s Hometown Heroes
Saturday, November 30
Midway Village Museum, 6799 Guilford Road, Rockford, IL

Students from the Harlem Veteran’s Project will share their professionally-developed documentaries of Rockford’s Veterans and their families. Meet several of our local heroes and talk with the students telling their stories.

Hometown Hero - Adam Palmer

Rockford Hometown Hero: ADAM PALMER

Finding Purpose

Directed by Corbin Kuehne

This documentary is about Adam Palmer, a Purple Heart Veteran who found purpose through God. He went his whole life searching for something greater. From football to the military, he didn’t satisfy his drive for purpose. After being severely injured in Iraq, he had an intervention with God which finally brought him peace.

Running to Remember

Directed by Lauren Johnson

Cathy Powers - Hometown Hero A documentary about Cathy Powers, a gold star mother who started running to remember the veterans who served our country. She runs to honor her son, Senior Airman (SrA) Bryce Powers. Along her running journey, Cathy meets veterans from around the country, letting them know they are loved and remembered for their service. With the help of Wreaths Across America, Cathy has run over a thousand miles within all 50 states, as well as raising 11,215 wreath sponsorships for Arlington National Cemetery.