In Memoriam: Historian, Author, and Museum Friend Hugh Ambrose

“A people who honor their heroes and who appreciate the great civilization they have inherited must also volunteer to do their share. When we all do our part, we create a healthy, happy, and powerful nation.”

– Hugh Ambrose

This week the Museum lost an important member of our family. Hugh Ambrose was the son of Museum founder Stephen E. Ambrose, but he was also someone who has advised and supported the Museum from its earliest days. Whether contributing his historical expertise, leading or accompanying Museum travel programs, securing invaluable donations to support the Museum’s educational mission, or coordinating public programs here at the Museum that brought us veterans, historians, and storytellers, Hugh Ambrose quietly made his mark on this institution. He will be greatly missed.

Here are just a few of the fitting remembrances of Hugh that have been published as well as images from his time at the Museum:

Hugh Ambrose, the son of a great historian who succeeded on his own, dies at 48

Hugh Ambrose, historian who helped develop New Orleans’ National World War II Museum, dead at 48

: Hugh Ambrose and Pacific veterans at the 2010 screening of 'The Pacific' at the Museum.

: Hugh Ambrose and Pacific veterans Frank Pomroy and Sid Phillips at the 2010 screening of 'The Pacific' at the Museum.

: High Ambrose and Nick Mueller at the 2010 screening of 'The Pacific' at the Museum.

: Hugh Ambrose and actor John Seda at the 2010 screening of 'The Pacific' at the Museum.

: Hugh Ambrose signs a copy of his bestselling book at the 2010 screening of 'The Pacific' at the Museum.

: Ron Livingston, John Orloff, Hugh Ambrose, and Michael Cudlitz in the Museum prior to a 'Band of Brothers' panel in 2008.

: Andy and Hugh Ambrose at the Museum in 2008.

: Hugh Ambrose moderates a panel with 'Band of Brothers' stars Michale Cudlitz and Ron Livingston, and screenwriter John Orloff in 2008.

: Hugh Ambrose moderates a panel with 'Band of Brothers' stars Michael Cudlitz (L) and Ron Livingston (R), and screenwriter John Orloff (C) in 2008.

: Rosemarie DeWitt, Ron Livingston, Andrea and Hugh Ambrose at the Grand Opening of the Solomon Victory Theater in 2009.

: Hugh Ambrose visits with guests at a Museum event in 2009.

Posted : Wednesday, May 27th, 2015 @ 2:46 pm
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