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Okanagan Military Museum Presents: The Home Front

April 9, 2016 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

The Home Front - Okanagan Military Museum

The Home Front opens April 9 at the Okanagan Military Museum
The Home Front is the 3rd installment in the WWI exhibition series at the Okanagan Military Museum. New displays have been added to The Glory Passes exhibit to explore the contrast between the realities of the battlefield and what was happening here at home.
“The war touched everyone in some way, whether you were fighting in the front lines, knitting socks for soldiers or donating your crops to feed the troops” comments Amanda Snyder, Curatorial Manager for the Kelowna Museums Society.
New displays will be unveiled April 9th to commemorate Vimy Ridge Day. The Battle of Vimy Ridge is considered by many to be a turning point for our country and the beginning of Canada’s march towards nationhood. It was the first time that Canadians from coast to coast fought together against a common enemy.
The Home Front features fascinating stories, unique objects and captivating details about WWI internment camps, women’s changing roles, the rise of volunteerism and the advent of income taxes. Come and explore the contrast between the frontlines and the home front. New displays will be unveiled on April 9th to commemorate The Battle of Vimy Ridge. This battle is considered by many to be a turning point for our country and the beginning of Canada’s march towards nationhood. It was the first time that Canadians from coast to coast fought together against a common enemy.

For more information contact:
Keith Boehmer, Military Historian
kboehmer@kelownamuseums.ca

Details

Date:
April 9, 2016
Time:
10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Venue

Okanagan Military Museum
1424 Ellis Street
Kelowna, British Columbia V1Y 2A5 Canada
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Phone
250-763-9292