Monday, August 11, 2008
More than 2.5 million African American men and women served in all branches of service and in all theaters during World War II. This traveling exhibit shows how, despite segregation and discrimination, they met challenges and served with distinction and honor. The exhibit, “African-Americans in World War II,” was developed by the National Atomic Museum in Albuquerque, N.M.
“We are the only museum in this region of Texas to host this exhibit,” said Galveston County Historical Museum Director Jodi Wright-Gidley. “People in the Galveston area should not miss this opportunity to see it and to participate by sharing their stories.”
The exhibit tells the broad, national account about African-Americans in World War II. Galveston County Historical Museum’s goal is to use the exhibit as a catalyst for collecting and highlighting local stories, which will then remain in the permanent archives of the museum.
Community members who have a personal story or who would like the share the information of a relative who served are asked to contact the museum.
Photographs and artifacts will be accepted for the exhibit, either on loan or donation basis.
“African-Americans in World War II” will be at Galveston County Historical Museum from through Nov. 24 at 2219 Market.
Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday.
Teachers interested in booking tours for their classes to view the exhibit this fall should contact Galveston Historical Foundation’s director of heritage programs, Denise Alexander, at 409-765-7834.
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Have a story to share?
Call or make an appointment to visit the museum. Contact Jodi Wright-Gidley for more information at 409-766-2340.
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This story is available through KHOU, Ch. 11’s partnership with The Galveston County Daily News.
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