The Bark River Woods Historical Society and the Town of Sullivan Historical Society have announced that they will be hosting the second installment of a collaborative, countywide commemorative exhibit, titled: “Life on the Home Front: Jefferson County During WWII.”
According to a news release, the exhibit will be displayed at the Town of Sullivan Community Building, N3866 West St., Sullivan, Saturday, Oct. 15 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The building is located in the community of Rome.
The exhibit is a cooperative effort by the Bark River Woods Historical Society, Hebron, and the Town of Sullivan Historical Society, along with other historical societies and museums in Jefferson County. Each society will be contributing artifacts, images and creativity to the exhibit depicting life on the home front during World War II, the release stated.
Additionally, the exhibit will feature a presentation given by author Dr. Richard Haney, who will speak about his book: “When is Daddy Coming Home?: An American Family during WWII.”
The presentation will be held at at 1 p.m.
Haney’s book details his personal story of loss during World War II and the impact of the war on his family, the release stated.
“We are glad Dr. Haney could join us for this program. His personal story is the story we are trying to tell through this exhibit, (sharing) what it was like to live through WWII,” Olive Gross, president of the Bark River Woods Historical Society, was quoted as saying in the release.
The exhibit also will feature food made with World War II-era substitutes for rationed items. Visitors will find samples of coffee made with chicory — since coffee beans were rationed — as well as sample baked goods made with sugar substitutes. Sugar was one of the first items to be rationed, the release noted.
For more information, contact Gross at 920-563-4773.
Volunteers curate an exhibit featuring World War II artifacts presented to the public last year. This year, a similar exhibit will be held Saturday, Oct. 15, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m at the Town of Sullivan Community Building. Contributed photo.
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