Museums honor veterans using artwork

Published November 11, 2012 5:57pm ET



CHICAGO (AP) — A Chicago museum dedicated to veterans is celebrating its grand re-opening to coincide with Veterans Day commemorations.

The National Veterans Art Museum will unveil its latest exhibit on Sunday. It’s called “Welcome Home” and is part of a series that examines the ongoing war in Afghanistan and the rising need for mental health care for returning veterans. The museum has more than 2,500 works of art created by veterans.

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