It’s Your War Too: The Women Who Served in WWII

95 Chalmers Court,Berryville VA 22611

13 March, 2022

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It’s Your War Too: The Women Who Served in WWII For this year's women’s history month, learn about women’s contribution to World War II in the military. This program will include a lecture by George Mason University’s Dr. Zayna N. Bizri. She will discuss how women were recruited by the military through advertising. How did the role of women change as citizens? Why were they essential to win the war? There will also be an exhibit featuring local women who served as nurses, WAACs, WAVES, and in the Motor Corps at CCHA. There will be a companion exhibit on display at CCHA. This event can be subject to change due to COVID. Founded in 1939, the Clarke County Historical Association is a 501(c)3 non-profit dedicated to preserving the history of Clarke County.  Our offices are located in the historic Coiner House at 32 East Main Street in Berryville, Virginia. Also located in the Coiner House is a museum, genealogy research library, and an extensive archive of historical material relating to Clarke County and the northern Shenandoah Valley. CCHA also owns the Burwell-Morgan Mill, a fully operational 18th century grist mill located in nearby Millwood, Virginia.  Our volunteer millers grind a variety of grains as well as give tours of this historic site every Saturday from May through November.  (The mill is closed from after Thanksgiving through the end of April). The Clarke County Historical Association’s mission is to help preserve the historical resources and records of Clarke County and to foster their use, understanding, and enjoyment through stewardship and education.