Fighting for the Right to Fight Exhibit: African American Experiences in WWII, presented by Empire Hospitality
October 1, 2021 – January 15, 2022 - CLOSED ON HOLIDAYS
Artillery Barracks, 600 Hatheway Rd, Vancouver, WA 98661
Times: 10am – 3pm, Tuesday through Sunday
Cost: $10 Adults – Free to children 12 and under
Hosted By: The Historic Trust
In the years leading up to World War II, racial segregation and discrimination were part of daily life for many in the United States. For most African Americans, even the most basic rights and services were fragmented or denied altogether. Yet, once World War II began, thousands of African Americans rushed to enlist, intent on serving the nation that treated them as second-class citizens. They were determined to fight to preserve the freedom that they themselves had been denied.
Questions Contact: Michelle Marra – michelle.marra@thehistorictrust.org – 360-992-1809