May 20 Wednesday
Honoring the Lives of Four Remarkable WomenEmily Hall. Henriatta. Lucy Carter. Susan Coles.
161 years after Emancipation was proclaimed in Florida, Goodwood Museum & Gardens invites you to bear witness to the powerful, untold stories of four women who were once enslaved in Tallahassee.
From the shadows of bondage to the strength of freedom, Emily, Henriatta, Lucy, and Susan lived lives marked by resilience - becoming mothers, wives, landowners, and freed women.
On Wednesday, May 20, all Main House tours at Goodwood will be dedicated exclusively to these extraordinary women and their enduring legacies. Tours will take place at 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1 p.m., and 2:30 p.m., and are free to attend in observance of Emancipation Day. Guests are encouraged to explore the grounds before or after their scheduled tour. Goodwood’s grounds are always free and open to the public during museum hours of operation.
Through these tours, Goodwood Museum & Gardens seeks to center the lives and experiences of these women—acknowledging their resilience while offering a fuller, more honest interpretation of the site’s history.
Join us as we remember, reflect, and honor the strength and spirit of four women who helped shape our shared history.
Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum in Carrabelle is presenting an exhibit on the U.S. Women of WWII. This exhibit will open on Tuesday, May 5 and be on display at the museum until Saturday, May 30. The museum is open every Tuesday through Saturday from 11 am to 5 pm. There is no charge for admission, but donations are gladly accepted.
During WWII, American women played a crucial role, serving in the war effort as members of the Women’s Army Corps (WACs), Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service (WAVES) of the U.S. Navy, the SPARs of the United States Coast Guard Women’s Reserve (Semper Paratus, Always Ready), the U. S. Marine Corps Women’s Reserve (MCWR), and as WASPs (Women Airforce Service Pilots), as well as civilians working in war industries throughout the country. Over 350,000 American women served in the U. S. Armed Forces during World War II, taking on over 200 different roles. Their work filled vital positions that supported the war effort both at home and overseas and ranged from mechanics, pilots, and drivers to gunnery instructors, nurses, postal workers, and translators. During their service, 432 servicewomen lost their lives and 88 were taken prisoner.
This exhibit will showcase the many contributions of women during WWII and explain the important roles they played in the war effort. Featured displays will include historic photos and authentic artifacts such as uniforms, handbooks, and even a practice aptitude test given to women applicants hoping to enlist. The exhibit will also highlight individuals like U.S. Navy Flight Nurses, who were among the first women to arrive at battles such as Iwo Jima and Okinawa, and will remember and honor many of the local women of Franklin County who served during World War II.
Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum is located in Carrabelle, directly across from Carrabelle Public Beach Park at 1873 Hwy 98 West. For more information, contact Camp Gordon Johnston Museum at (850) 697-8575 or museum@campgordonjohnston.com. Funded in part by the Franklin County Tourist Development Council.
Join us on Wednesday evenings at 7PM for story time adventures thru June 24th! Whether you're out on the town for a family meal or finishing up dinner at home, please stop by for a fun time of reading with our reading volunteers!
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