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Reminder: Vietnam Veterans film looking for stories and funding

Stories of Chelsea

The Chelsea District Library will soon start filming the next documentary in its Stories of Chelsea Community History Project: Vietnam Veterans.

“We’re looking for Chelsea area Vietnam veterans who are willing to share their stories: from the moments they enlisted or were drafted, to their time in Vietnam, and what it was like after returning home,” according to the press release.

Filming will start this month, with a premiere of the documentary planned on Veterans Day.See previous story here.

If you are a Chelsea area Vietnam veteran interested in participating in the film or know of someone who is, please contact Library Director Bill Harmer at 475-8732, ext. 206 or email him at [email protected].

Although half of the documentary costs have already been raised $3,500 is still needed to complete the film.

If you are interested in making a donation to help fund this project, please make checks payable to the Chelsea District Library in care of the Vietnam Veterans Documentary. Donations can be sent to 221 South Main St., Chelsea, MI 48118.

The Stories of Chelsea Community History Project documentaries include: One Room Schoolhouses, Village Life, WWII Veterans, and Korean War Veterans.

For more information about the Stories of Chelsea Community History Project, click here.  .

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