VERMILION COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) — The Vermilion County War Museum got a surprising donation boost just two weeks ahead of their planned fundraiser. 

Post 210 Legion Riders in Danville collected $3,000 worth of donations from the community on Saturday.

Museum president Larry Weatherford said the money will go a long way in helping them build new historical displays.

“What we’re trying to do is to expand and improve the various displays and exhibits that we have, and this will really help us get some mannequins, some clothing and so forth to present what it was really like during a certain period of time — especially in World War II,” Weatherford said. “And World War II is one of the areas that continues to grow. And we love having this money to help us in that area.”

On June 21st, the annual Sparky Songer Memorial Ride will happen. The event fundraises for the museum.