SNOW HILL–The Julia A. Purnell Museum in Snow Hill will offer a complimentary reception with refreshments on Friday, July 18, from 5-7 p.m. to celebrate its summer exhibition, “Women of War: The Women Airforce Service Pilots of World War II,” which opened to the public on May 20.
At the height of World War II, more than 1,000 women left homes and jobs for the opportunity of a lifetime–to become the first women in history to fly for the United States military, volunteering as civilian pilots in an experimental program to relieve men for overseas duty.
They were the Women Airforce Service Pilots of World War II, better known as the WASP. The Purnell Museum will host this memorable exhibit in partnership with the International Women’s Air & Space Museum.
The gallery also features some of the museum’s permanent collection of artifacts and memorabilia that reflect the service of local citizens in the war effort. The reception will feature a presentation of exhibit highlights by museum staff and an opportunity to hear and share stories of the time period from members of the local community.
For more information, contact the Julia A. Purnell Museum at 410-632-0515.