Event: WWII Fought Abroad and Supported on the Homefront, Fifth Annual Veterans Forum

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Dec

WWII Fought Abroad and Supported on the Homefront

WWII Fought Abroad and Supported on the Homefront
Fifth Annual Veterans Forum

Highland Park —- Highland Park Historical Society will host with Highland Park American Legion Post 145 a program on ‘WWII Fought Abroad and Supported on the Homefront’ at the Highland Park Library auditorium, 494 Laurel Avenue, at 7 p.m. on Monday, December 9th, 2019. Please arrive 30 minutes early for light refreshments before the event.

Fort Sheridan was on Highland Park’s front door, and as a community funded a USO. People collected newspapers and metal, and some children gave up their train sets. If you have a story and/or photos to relate during this time period, you are welcome to share it.

For further information, please contact the Highland Park Historical Society: 847.432.7090 or archives@highlandparkhistory.org. Admission is free.

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Stupey Cabin Open House
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WWII Fought Abroad and Supported on the Homefront

WWII Fought Abroad and Supported on the Homefront Fifth Annual Veterans Forum

WWII Fought Abroad and Supported on the Homefront
Fifth Annual Veterans Forum