In 1996, Francis Gary Powers, Jr. and John C. Welch founded The Cold War Museum® (CWM) to preserve Cold War history, honor Cold War Veterans, and educate students about this time period.  Francis Gary Powers Jr. holds Master's Degrees in Public Administration and US History. He is the son of Francis Gary Powers, the U-2 pilot shot down over the Soviet Union May 1, 1960.  As a non-profit management expert, John Welch brings a wealth of knowledge to the CWM having been involved with the museum since 1996.

 

 

 

 

The museum is a 501(c)3 institution that seeks, by various means, to:

o   Educate the public on the history and significance of the Cold War  

o   Promote Scientific, Technical, Engineering, and Mathematical education (STEM) and demonstrate the importance it played in the Cold War

o   Secure, conserve, and preserve Cold War artifacts to tell the Cold War story through interpretive displays  

In all, The Cold War Museum®: 1) provides donors, staff, directors, and others the platform, chronology, and artifacts they need to educate individuals about the Cold War, 2) uses the museum’s exhibits and eyewitness accounts to teach future generations via Cold War history, and 3) recognizes and honors the work of those who served professionally in the Cold War.