World War II – Franklin County Historical Society

Saturday, April 13: The Victory Garden Movement

February 20, 2019April 9, 2019 Diana Staresinic-Deane

WWI and WWI posters promoting Victory Gardens

The Victory Garden Movement Saturday, April 13, 2 p.m. Neosho County Community College, 900 E Logan, Ottawa, KS Free Event “Victory Gardens” were home and community gardens used to grow fruits and vegetables at a time when food, fuel, transportation, and labor were in short supply. Though these gardens have their roots in the Home Front efforts of World War I and World War II, the concept of Victory Gardening can be applied today. Loretta Craig will present a history of Victory Gardens, including why they were so important…

New exhibit examines Midwestern World War II Home Front effort through Franklin County photographer’s images

September 5, 2017September 5, 2017 Diana Staresinic-Deane

On Sunday, September 10, the Old Depot Museum will launch a new exhibit that explores what life was like for Kansans on the Home Front during World War II. The museum will be open from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. for the grand opening. Admission will be free for all visitors that day. Using artifacts and photographs, “Home Front in the Heartland, Revisited,” examines the patriotism and sacrifice typical of Midwesterners during the early 1940s. War bond ads, ration books, a Red Cross uniform and patriotic posters will all be…