PLYMOUTH — It arrived on Sunday, May 30. That’s when the Plymouth Area Museum unveiled a new special exhibit called Infamy: Dec. 7, 1941.
The exhibit explores the events that followed Japan’s surprise attack on Pearl Harbor, which led to America’s entry into World War II. Following the attack, communities across the country united behind the war effort, performing diverse tasks to help the Allies, no matter how large or how small.
“We are extremely proud to bring this important exhibit to North Central Ohio and we are most grateful to the National WWII Museum for working with us to make it possible,” said Jeff Lasch, President of the Plymouth Area Historical Society. “It is a huge achievement for a small museum like ours to host an exhibit of this magnitude.
“This is the only opportunity to see ‘Infamy’ in Ohio this year, the 80th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor. We invite visitors from all over the state to experience this unique event.”
Infamy: December 7, 1941 will be on display through July 4 at the Plymouth area Museum located on the square in the heart of Plymouth’s Historical District.
Dedicated to preserving and promoting the history of Plymouth and the surrounding area, the museum features three floors of exhibits, a gift shop, and a community room that is available to the public for private functions.
The newest exhibit is the Military Veterans Room that commemorates residents who have served in our nation’s armed forces throughout Plymouth’s existence. Names like McKown, Wolford, and Hanline are on marked items that the families have donated, including uniforms, boot lockers, etc.
The Infamy exhibit is on display Thursdays from noon to 4 p.m.; Friday, Saturday and Sunday, noon to 6 p.m.; and by special appointment for groups.
Contact the Plymouth Area Museum at 419-687-5400 or by email at pahsohio@gmail.com. Also look for the museum on Facebook at Plymouth Area Historical Society.
