Dayton International Peace Museum
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The Dayton International Peace Museum is a museum located in Dayton, Ohio at 208 West Monument Avenue. It is the second peace museum to be created in the United States, with The Peace Museum in Chicago, Illinois being the first.
The Dayton International Peace Museum is a place for children and adults to find positive, nonviolent alternatives to a culture of violence. The Peace Museum serves not only as a traditional museum that displays peace-related objects of permanent value, it also serves as a vibrant activities center for those who seek a community of peace. The Peace Museum will feature permanent, temporary, and traveling exhibits that highlight the rich history and potential of nonviolent solutions.
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[edit] The Board of Directors
- Fred Arment, Yellow Springs Ohio
- Christine Dull, (Board President) Union Ohio
- Ralph Dull, Union Ohio
- Steve Fryburg, Bellbrook, Ohio
- Doris Ponitz, Dayton, Ohio
- Judge Walter Rice, Dayton, Ohio
- Bill Shaw, Sidney, Ohio
- Richard Wydersky, Dayton, Ohio
- Tess Little, Dayton, Ohio
[edit] History
The Dayton International Peace Museum as founded by Ralph and Christine Dull, J. Frederick Arment, and Lisa Wolters. Ralph and Christine are Ohio farmers, members of the Fellowship of Reconciliation and long time peace activists. They are authors of the books:
- Soviet Laughter, Soviet Tears: An American Couple's Six-Month Adventure in a Ukrainian Village This work chronicles the Dulls work in the Ukraine before and after the collapse of the Soviet Union. Their goal was to help Ukrainian farmers learn the basics of private enterprise farming.
- Nonviolence Is Not For Wimps: Musings Of An Ohio Farmer This work outlines the basic strategies for modern non-violent conflict resolution.
J. Frederick Arment is an educator, marketing strategist, and writer. Lisa Wolters is a graphic designer and ceramic artist. Arment is the author of the novel:
- Backbeat: A Novel of Physics This novel is the first to apply physics to the human condition.
[edit] Honorary Trustees
- Dr. Irwin Abrams - world-renown Nobel Peace Prize scholar
- Bashir Ahmed - President, Ohio Muslim Council
- Willie Nelson - singer, songwriter
- Martin Sheen - actor, activist
- Richard Holbrooke - US ambassador
[edit] References
McCarty, Mary. Give peace a chance. Dayton Daily News.
