World War II book to be published by the Museum A Necessary War: Anderson County Residents Remember World War II ANDERSON — The Anderson County Museum will publish a book this fall that contains the World War II experiences of twenty county residents. “A Necessary War: Anderson County Residents Remember World War II” will include the stories of veterans as well as civilians who supported the war effort in 1941-45. The author of the book is journalist and writer Kathryn Smith, who has been conducting interviews since last fall. The book will be released in October to coincide with the museum’s 30th anniversary. Dr. Marshall Meadors, a family physician with Primary Care Associates, spearheaded the project. “As I was caring for patients, I realized many were World War II veterans who had extraordinary memories about their war experiences,” he said. “But I also realized these men were in their late 80s and 90s and many are dying or developing memory loss before their stories can be shared with a wider audience.” With Smith’s involvement, the project was expanded to include home front experiences. “The World War II Memorial in Washington bears a quote from Franklin Delano Roosevelt,” she explained. “It says, ‘They have given their sons to the military services. They have stoked the furnaces and hurried the factory wheels. They have made the planes and welded the tanks, riveted the ships and rolled the shells.’ Without the sacrifices of people on the home front, the war could not have been won.” The Anderson County Museum is seeking donations for the project in any amount, but donors who contribute $100 or more will receive complementary copies of the book and various forms of recognition for the World War II heroes they want to honor. Donations are tax deductible. Proceeds from the sale of the book will help the museum expand its exhibit on Anderson County’s military history. For information, contact Beverly Childs, director, at 864.260.4737 or [email protected]. The Anderson County Museum is at 202 East Greenville Street, in downtown Anderson. The Fred Whitten Gallery and Museum Store hours are Tuesday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Wednesday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Reading and Research Room is open 1 to 4 p.m. on Thursdays and by appointment. ACM is handicap accessible and admission is free. Donations are always welcome. For more information, contact the Anderson County Museum at (864) 260-4737. # # # For more information: Beverly Childs Executive Director, Anderson County Museum 202 East Greenville Street, Anderson, SC 29624 [email protected] ٠ andersoncountymuseum.org Museum: (864) 260-4737 ● Cell: (864) 314.7256 Museum Gallery & Store Hours: Tues 10 a.m.–7 p.m. Wed–Sat 10 a.m.– 4 p.m. Reading and Research Room: Thurs 1 – 4 p.m. or by appointment All Programs are FREE and Open to the Public ACM Web site ACM Facebook ACM Twitter Upcoming Programs and Events All are FREE and open to the public. June 27 at 10:30 a.m. ACM Preschoolers (ages 2 to 5) with caregiver: Join Ms. Linda to learn about Hartwell Dam. June 22 at 10:30 a.m. Curator’s Corner: Anderson’s Secret Spy Anderson native Newton McCully had a front row seat to the Russian royal court during the years of the Russian Revolution. His role as U. S. naval attaché allowed him to personally view worldwide events which changed our modern world. Little is known of his career in Anderson because his papers were considered top secret until 1970. Upon his retirement, he adopted eight Russian children who were raised in Anderson. Join ACM Curator Alison Hinman for coffee and an exciting presentation. Through June 1 – Brim Full of History exhibit open to the public. July 13 at 10:30 a.m. Directors Coffee with Dr. Tim Drake Death and Burial Customs of the 18th and 19th Century. July 27 at 6:30 p.m. Funeral for a Gangster Murder Mystery Dinner Enjoy dinner and meet the grieving widow and family. Come in costume (optional but there will be prizes for the best costume!) The event will be held at the historical 401 North Main Street building which is now the home of our sponsor Sosebee Mortuary. $300 table for 8 or $45 each.
Posted on: Fri, 21 Jun 2013 13:44:38 +0000
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