Category WWII Exhibit

When America entered WWII after Pearl Harbor, the war reached into almost every part of life. In order for the war effort to be successful, people at home had to make changes. One of the biggest was rationing. Rationing limited… Continue Reading →

Earl Wickman graduated from Alma High School’s class of 1940.  By 1943, he was serving in the U.S. Army’s Pacific theater of WWII.  His active duty in New Guinea and the Philippines left him with thrilling tales and fascinating artifacts. … Continue Reading →

In an effort to show off some of the great memorabilia that will be displayed at the Gratiot County Historical Museum’s spring exhibit, we issued a challenge to identify the item in the accompanying picture.  This sturdy canvas sack belonged… Continue Reading →