Audie Murphy Day, May 17, centers on the life of Audie Murphy, a native son of Hunt County, war hero, Hollywood film star and accomplished songwriter.  Some of our featured speakers will include Seth Paridon, host of the popular podcast The Unauthorized History of the Pacific War will do a presentation on The Drive to Victory: Admiral Nimitz’s Island-Hopping Campaign & the Defeat of Japan and Terrance Furgerson, author of The Dallas Story: The North American Aviation Plant and the Industrial Mobilization during WWII.

There will also be a zoom Q&A with actor Kent McCord, who knew Audie Murphy and is best known for his role in Adam-12. In addition, the bestselling movie Ride Clear of Diablo starring Audie Murphy will be shown at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. at the Texan Theater on Friday, May 16.

Saturday morning’s events will be held at the Fletcher Warren Civic Center at 5501 Business Hwy 69 South in Greenville and the afternoon and evening events will move to the Audie Murphy/American Cotton Museum located at 600 Interstate Highway 30 in Greenville. All activities at the civic center will be free but a regular admission charge of $8 adults, $6 seniors/veterans and $3 students will apply to enter the Museum.

These are just some of the activities taking place. Contact the Audie Murphy/American Cotton Museum at (903) 450-4502 or visit the website at www.amacmuseum.com for additional information.

Funding for this event is provided in part by the City of Greenville Hotel/Motel Occupancy Tax Revenues and the WWII History Roundtable – Audie Murphy Chapter.