With Foley's recent designation as Alabama's World War II Heritage City, the city has decided to create a museum exhibit highlighting residents' stories, items and images from the Second World War. Do you have memories to share? If so, they could be included in the exhibit! Here's how...
The City of Foley released a request which details how important Foley's contribution was to the war effort, explains the items curators are looking for, and lays out what will happen to any items you loan. So that you can help this exhibit come to life, we've included an excerpt below:
The National Park Service recently named Foley a World War II Heritage City. Only one community in each state or territory will receive the designation. To commemorate the designation and the contributions made to the war effort in South Baldwin County, the city is preparing an exhibit at the Foley Railroad Museum. The exhibit will highlight Barin Field, wartime events in Foley, and the contributions made by residents during the conflict.
Residents who might have information about these periods, including those who served at Barin Field or whose family members were stationed at the site, can share those memories by contributing to the exhibit.
Anyone with memorabilia from Barin Field or other aspects of World War II can also share those with the community by contacting exhibit organizers. Items being sought include uniforms, hats, insignia, letters, photographs, medals, souvenirs or other material that could be used in the display telling the story of Barin Field and Foley during the conflicts.
Original photographs and letters can be scanned and returned to the owners. Other items that might be used in the exhibit could be loaned to the city for the display.
Anyone wanting more information or who might wish to loan or provide material for the exhibit can contact Guy Busby, the Foley marketing communications manager, at gbusby@cityoffoley.org or at 251-504-3759.