The award known as the purple heart has a history that reaches back to the waning days of the american revolution. Purple heart award certificate we are also looking for photographs, telegrams, letters home, news articles or other materials that help to tell the story of each enrolled purple heart recipient. The national purple heart hall of honor offers visitors an incredible journey through military history as well as reminders of human sacrifice and the cost of freedom.
The national purple heart hall of honor is a new york state parks site under the jurisdiction of the palisades interstate park commission. The national purple heart hall of honor is not affiliated with the department of defense, the military branches of service, or any other organizations. The hall of honor is the nation's sole repository dedicated to the preservation and collection of the stories of purple heart recipients.
The roll of honor database is intended to commemorate the sacrifices of purple heart recipients by gathering and sharing their stories. Feb 14, 2026come to the national purple heart hall of honor for an interactive, kid centered activity for ages 8-12, on saturday, february 14th and monday february, 16th, 1:00 pm.learn about george. This is an award of a purple heart with oak leaf cluster indicating an earlier 2nd purple heart award.
