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MINI SHEEP-A-DOODLE PUPS
from TheLaker_June_26_23
by The Laker
um lobby. The American Red Cross had the responsibility of sustaining the morale of American fighting men. To facilitate this, clubmobiles served as clubs-on-wheels, mainly staffed by women who provided recreation and welfare services to troops at the front lines.
Again, this season, the popular series of Wright Education Programs will consist of lectures and book signings by authors. Attendees at this season’s series will be charged $10 for non-members and $5 for Wright Museum members. Programs will be held in the DuQuoin Education Center on the first floor. These sessions sell out fast. Most begin at 7:00 pm, and consist of a lecture followed by a question-and-answer session.
The schedule:
“The Incredible Charles Miller” is a June 13 lecture by author Peggy Hennelly-Maniates
On June 20, Dan Schroeder will present “The Three Stooges Take on the Axis Powers.”
On June 27, Leah Dearborn will present “Early American Military Aviation and Military Ballooning.”
On July 11, Christopher C. Gorham will present “The Confidante,” the story of Anna Marie Rosenberg, FDR’s closest advisor during World War II.
On July 18, Matthew F. Delmont will present “Half American,” a story of African-Americans fighting during World War II
On July 25, Dave Gutierrez will present “Patriots From the Barrio.”
On August 1, Molly Guptill Manning will present “When Books Went to War.”
On August 8, Carmen Bazzano will present “The Coast Guard in World War II.”
On August 15, Sophie Polderman will present “Seducing and Killing Nazis.”
On August 22, Benjamin L. Clark will present “Charles Schulz, Snoopy, and the Red Baron.”
On August 29, Jane Healy will present “The Story Behind Beantown Girls.”
On September 5, Timothy K. Parker will present “The Role of Memorials and Monuments.”
Additionally, the 9th annual “Cruise In to the Wright” will be held on Saturday, August 19, from 10 am to 2 pm. As in the past, the museum will welcome dozens of antique cars, hot rods, and motorcycles. General admission includes access to the car show.
As always, the Wright and its curating partners clearly capture timeless themes that are significant to citizens of this country. At times, it has been immigration, prejudice, civil rights, heroism, and what it means to be an American. However, while making one’s way through the special exhibits, visitors learn that the privileges we take for granted are not shared universally. Each exhibit—while portraying events from more than three-quarters of a century ago—has current relevance.
While at the Wright Museum, you should spend an additional hour or more viewing the facility’s permanent collection. Even if you have visited before, there is much to uncover. It is guaranteed that each trip to the Wright will be like a treasure hunt, wherein a visitor finds objects that were not noticed previously.
The Wright Museum is open from May 1st through October 31st. Museum hours are 10 am-4 pm (Monday-Saturday) and 12-4 pm (Sunday). Admission is free for members and children 0-4; $8 for children 5-17; $14 for adults; and $11 for military and seniors. There is a $40 family rate.
