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MUSEUM LAUNCHES HISTORY RANGERS SUMMER YOUTH EDUCATION PROGRAM
June 2, 2008
LITTLE ROCK--During World War II, the face of Uncle Sam was seen everywhere on posters with the famous words “I Want You,” asking America’s young men to join the armed forces and serve their country. History Rangers, this year’s Summer Fun youth enrichment program will explore Arkansas’s ties to World War II. Two, week-long camps will take place at the Old State House Museum in July.
While thousands of the state’s young men served in the armed forces, every Arkansan was affected by the war in some way. Defense-related plants were built throughout Arkansas to provide war materials, including a major ordnance plant near Jacksonville, where hundreds of women worked because of manpower shortages. Women also served in non-combat roles by serving with military auxiliary organizations such as the WACS and WAVES. Others volunteered with the USO, which provided recreational and entertainment opportunities for the service men, where they could listen to music, dance, play games, or watch a movie. Rationing and conservation of many things like food, gasoline, metals, rubber, and clothing, affected everyone. Many young people assisted in the war effort by growing their own food in Victory Gardens and collecting materials for recycling campaigns. These and other topics will be studied during the program. Plans include field trips to topic-related sites like the U.S.S. Razorback submarine and the MacArthur Museum of Arkansas Military History.
Week I, for those entering grades 5 and 6, will take place July 14-18, 2008. Week II, for students entering grades 7-9, will take place July 21-25, 2008. Sessions will run from 8 a.m. to noon each day. The fee is $75 per child and is non-refundable. Class size is limited so register early. The registration deadline is July 1, 2008. For more information, please call (501) 324-9685.
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