Oregon Korean War Memorial Interpretive Center

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The Korean War Memorial Foundation of Oregon (KWMFO) began the initial design phase of the Korean War Memorial Interpretive Center late in 2020. Throughout 2021-22, interrupted by the Covid pandemic, we began putting ideas to paper and collecting photos and materials for the project. A nationally known design and build company, Formations, Inc., was selected for the project. The City of Wilsonville graciously agreed to house the Interpretive Center inside the Parks & Recreation Building, adjacent to the Memorial. Our fundraising goal of $190,000 was achieved in short order through the generous donations of veterans, organizations, grants, and the Korean Government. The 350 square-foot Interpretive Center includes 24 personal video interviews with Korean War veterans (translated in both Korean and English), photo displays of selected veterans as young men and women, a centrally displayed topographical map showing locations of famous battles and landmarks, a display of artifacts used by service members during the War, and some interesting and entertaining stories about “Tootsie Rolls” and a horse named “Sergeant Reckless.” We hope that the Interpretive Center, which opened on June 29, 2024, provides an educational experience that will help visitors understand and appreciate the Memorial and those who served in, and those who were impacted by, the Korean War.

Donor List (Above $1,000) - Thank you to all who donated to the Interpretive Center!

Platinum ($10,000+)
City of Wilsonville
Korean War Veterans Association – Oregon Trail Chapter
Marie Lamfrom Charitable Foundation
Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs, Republic of Korea
Vic Swanson

Gold ($5,000+)
Greg Caldwell
Dennis and Marielle Kwon
Senator John and Grace Lim (Lymm)
Joseph and Beth Mistretta
Oregon Korea Foundation
SoonHyang Paik
Jin and Julieann Park

Silver ($2,500+)
Byung Jik Kim
Samuel and Jenny Kim
Byung Moon and Suzy Lee

Bronze ($1,000+)
Wooyong Choi
Julie Fitzgerald
Annemarie and Rick Frazee
Mary Gifford
John Hartup, Jr.
Okja Hom