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World War II Exhibit at Chipley Historical Center Highlights Local Residents Who Served in the Global Conflict

 

 

PINE MOUNTAIN, GA (NOV. 4, 2024) – The Chipley Historical Center invites both local citizens and visitors to delve into the remarkable stories of community resilience and sacrifice in the current exhibit “Chipley in WWII: Stories from the Front.”

 

This exhibit focuses not only on the global impact of WWII but also highlights the men and women from Chipley who served in the conflict. It features letters from the Jenkins family, military honors given to local families, memorials, and an impressive display of wartime uniforms and equipment.

 

Lou Brackett, chair of the Chipley Historical Center, shared his hopes for visitors: "I want people to leave this exhibit with two profound realizations: that WWII was a devastating and brutal chapter in history, and that the brave citizens of Chipley served and made sacrifices for their country."

 

The exhibit will run through March 2025. Admission to the Chipley Historical Center is free.

 

For more about the CHC, visit https://chipleyhistoriccenter.org/, call (706) 663-4044, or email info@chipleyhistoriccenter.org. The Center is located at 146 McDougald Ave, Pine Mountain, GA 31822. 

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Note to Editor: Additional images and interviews are available upon request.

 

Photos: Please use this link to access images: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IgLW1PlWuMCp_dA5fYZ42yjW7ErDrNQt/view?usp=drive_link

 

About the Chipley Historical Center

Established in 1985, the Chipley Historical Center of Pine Mountain is a dedicated institution committed to the collection and preservation of historical documents, photographs, and the rich heritage of the local area. Its mission is to become the premier genealogy and history center in West Central Georgia. Housed within the original City Hall, a structure dating back to the early 1900s on McDougald Avenue, the center has been painstakingly restored, earning it a place on the National Register of Historical Places. The center welcomes contributions of historical significance, including old letters, photographs, land grants, deeds, diaries, newspapers, and more, with a focus on permanent preservation. The restoration of the old City Hall was made possible through the generous support of the community and various organizations. Ongoing support for the center's projects is garnered through direct donations, membership dues, and volunteer assistance. The center is open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. ET to 4 p.m. (Please check with the Center for holiday hours of operation).