And though the heroine is a shade t-o-o-o pure and perfect in every way, I’m happy to say that Christina Dodd has concocted a nifty modern-day variation on the theme for her first single title contemporary. Funding for this event is provided in part by the City of Greenville Hotel/Motel Occupancy Tax Revenues.I’m not exactly proud of this, but I’m a sucker for a Cinderella story. Contact the Audie Murphy/American Cotton Museum at (903) 450-4502 or visit the website at for additional information. These are just some of the activities taking place. All activities at the civic center will be free but a regular admission charge of $6 adults, $4 seniors/veterans and $2 students will apply to enter the Museum.

Saturday morning’s events will be held at the Fletcher Warren Civic Center at 5501 Hwy 69 South in Greenville and the afternoon and evening events will move to the Audie Murphy/American Cotton Museum located at 600 I-30 East in Greenville. In addition, the bestselling movie Red Badge of Courage starring Audie Murphy will be shown at 2:00 p.m. on the museum grounds there will be a pup tent set-up, including field gear and equipment a soldier would have been issued during WWII by the 3rd Infantry Division, 7th Regiment, A Company reenactor group. David Smith, author of A Price of Valor and A New Force At Sea: George Dewey and the Rise of the American Navy, an oral interview video that was conducted with fellow soldier and one of Audie’s childhood friends Bill Caldwell, a presentation by Melissa Marks on Audie’s plane crash and a zoom Q&A with David Morrell, author of First Blood.įrom 10:00 a.m. Some of our featured speakers will include Dr. This annual event, which is free and open to the public, is hosted by the Audie Murphy/American Cotton Museum to celebrate Audie Leon Murphy, the most decorated combat soldier of World War II, as well as military veterans and those currently serving our country.Īudie Murphy Day, May 27, centers on the life of Audie Murphy, a native son of Hunt County, war hero, Hollywood film star and accomplished songwriter. Greenville, Texas - To honor and remember our nation’s military heroes, Audie Murphy Day will be Saturday, May 27.

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