In recognition of Women’s History Month, the World War II American Experience will host Women’s History Day on March 7, highlighting the vital roles women played during wartime and their lasting impact on American history.
The program begins at 10 a.m. at the museum’s campus at 845 Crooked Creek Road. Organizers say the event will blend preservation, innovation, celebration and education through authentic artifacts, historic vehicles and living history interpretation.
The program aims to connect local audiences with the broader story of women’s contributions in military and civilian life. From factory floors to front-line service, women reshaped traditional roles during World War II, stepping into industrial, medical and military positions at a scale previously unseen in American society.
The event will feature interpreters portraying women who served both on the home front and in uniform, sharing personal stories drawn from historical research and archival materials. Exhibits will showcase artifacts that reflect the changing responsibilities of women during the war years, including their work in manufacturing, communications, transportation and health care.
Women’s History Day is designed not only as a commemoration but also as an educational opportunity. Visitors will have the chance to engage directly with historians and reenactors, ask questions and gain insight into the resilience and determination that defined women’s wartime experiences.
The World War II American Experience, known for its immersive exhibits and restored military vehicles, regularly hosts themed programs that highlight lesser-told stories from the war. This event places particular emphasis on honoring women whose service and sacrifice helped shape both the outcome of the conflict and the evolution of American society in the decades that followed.
More information about Women’s History Day is available at visitww2.org.
Source: Gettysburg WWII Museum