From WOOD COUNTY MUSEUM
The Wood County Museum invites community members to step back in time on May 28 at 6:30 p.m. at the North Baltimore Public Library and discover how ordinary Americans supported the war effort at home during World War II through gardening, food preservation, and rationing.
As part of the museum’s “Education on the Road” series, the Wood County Museum is partnering with the North Baltimore Public Library, North Baltimore Community Garden Project, and North Baltimore Garden Club to present “Education on the Road: Food for Victory,” a free, public program exploring the history and impact of Victory Gardens.
During World War II, millions of Americans planted Victory Gardens to supplement food supplies while resources were directed toward troops overseas. Women, children, and civilians unable to serve in the military played a critical role on the home front through gardening, canning, and adapting to point rationing systems.
Attendees will learn how these efforts supported wartime needs and shaped everyday life in America during one of the nation’s most significant historical periods.
The program will be presented by Alyssa Garland, museum and event assistant at the Wood County Museum.
The “Education on the Road” series brings Wood County Museum programming beyond the museum and into communities throughout Wood County, aiming to make local history and educational opportunities more accessible to all.
For additional information, contact the Wood County Museum at 419-352-0967 or visit www.woodcountyhistory.org.
