From the Louisiana Maneuvers, defense of the Gulf of Mexico, and POW camps across the state, Louisiana had an outsized role in the United States war efforts during WWII. Join Kim Guise, Senior Curator at the National WWII Museum as she presents on the contributions of the Pelican State during WWII.

The event will be held at the Shadows Visitor Center (320 E. Main Street, New Iberia). A light reception begins at 5:30 p.m., followed by the program at 6:00 p.m. Admission is free and open to the public. Registration is recommended.

ABOUT THE SPEAKER

Kim Guise has been a key member of The National WWII Museum’s curatoWATCH ONLINErial team since 2008. Her areas of expertise include wartime correspondence, the role of women in the military, and the experiences of American POWs. Her recent exhibition, Our War Too: Women in Service, opened in November 2023. She is currently curating Chow Time, an exhibit that explores food culture during the war.

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