New exhibit at E.A. Williams Chapel and Museum

The Howard County Historical Society is opening a new exhibit at the E.A. Williams Chapel and Museum on Veteran’s Day, Wednesday, November 11th. The display features military photographs and artifacts focusing on Howard County residents’ participation in the Civil War through World War II. The artifacts are from the museum’s collection. The exhibit includes photographs, uniforms, and military gear such as a gas mask bag from WWI and a Nazi uniform and flag sent home as a souvenir by a local WWII soldier.
The exhibit begins with information on the Davis Blues, a Civil War regiment that was organized in Nashville, and a photo of the local participants in the Spanish American War of 1890. A portrait of Joel Chandler, the first WWI fatality from Howard County, is included in the exhibit as well as numerous artifacts from the WWII era.

The Veterans Day open house will take place from noon to four p.m. Individually wrapped refreshments will be served and the first 20 children attending will receive a goody bag. Everyone attending should wear a mask & follow social distancing protocols.