Victory Garden Basics: Part 2
This guest article was prepared by Master Gardener Christin Kaiser. Christin is a volunteer at the Wright Museum, lending her expertise to our working Victory Garden and various other projects. […]
Superheroes Go To War
World War II was a life-changing event for Americans. Everyone did whatever it took to support the war and defeat Hitler and his Italian and Japanese allies. Men and women […]
Toys in Wartime: How Parents Provided Homemade Toys for Their Children During WWII
When manufacturing in the United States went from peacetime to wartime production during World War II, materials like rubber, steel, and plastic became scarce or impossible to find for everyday use…
Commemorating the 75th Anniversary of V-E Day
Friday May 8, 2020 marks the 75th anniversary of V-E Day here in the United States. On this day 75 years ago, the unconditional surrender of Nazi German forces in […]
Victory Garden Basics: Part 1
This guest article was prepared by Master Gardener Christin Kaiser. Christin is a volunteer at the Wright Museum, lending her expertise to our working Victory Garden and various other projects. […]
Virginia Hall: An American Agent in Britain’s Special Operations Executive
The insignia of the Special Operations Executive In America, women replaced men in businesses and factories during World War II. Others joined the military in units like the Women Airforce […]