The Wood County Museum will welcome Molly Sampson from the Maritime Museum of Sandusky, to be the speaker for the upcoming Tea & Talk Series on April 10, at 2 p.m., at the Wood County Museum, 13660 County Home Road, Bowling Green.
The April tea is titled “Signed, Sealed, Delivered: The 6888th WAC” and is a discussion about the story of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, the first Black Women’s Army Corps (WAC) unit sent overseas during World War II. Tasked with organizing and delivering millions of pieces of undelivered mail, these 855 women transformed postal operations in the European Theater, ensuring that Americans serving overseas received critical morale-boosting letters from home.
In addition to their logistical success, the women of the 6888th faced unique challenges. They confronted racism and sexism both within the Army and in society at large while also battling for respect and recognition as soldiers in the WAC. Their service went beyond the Double Victory campaign for civil rights and democracy abroad, achieving what can be called a “Triple Victory.”
This lecture will explore the creation of the 6888th, the challenges of segregation, the influential individuals and organizations advocating for their deployment, and their groundbreaking accomplishments in Europe.
Once again, the museum is partnering with The Summer Kitchen. The featured tea selection is called Lemon Pound Cake.
Reservations and payments must be completed by April 6. There are two methods for payment. Either call 419-352-0967 and museum staff can assist or visit woodcountyhistory.org to pay online.
Admission includes tea and light refreshments by local caterer So Many Somethings Desserterie out of Perrysburg, and the program. Member pricing is $25, while non-member and special diet meals (gluten free/vegan) are $30. All ticket sales are final and non-refundable.
Get tickets here: https://woodcountyhistory.org/event/tea-talk-series-6888/
This program is part of the 2025 Tea & Talk series hosted by the Wood County Museum. A complete list of teas and other programs can be found at woodcountyhistory.org
