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World War II Homefront
Date and Time
Thursday Apr 23, 2015
7:30 PM - 7:30 PM EDTThursday April 23, 2015
7:30pmLocation
Jeppesen Science Center, Berwick Academy
Fees/Admission
Donations are welcome.
Website
Contact Information
Countig House Museum
World War II HomefrontDescription
What was life like on the American home front during World War II?
Peggy Konitzky, Historic New England Site Manager, presents "Victory Begins at Home: the World War II Home Front," a look at how American communities like the Berwicks dealt with the exodus of local men and women to the armed services and the requirements of the war effort, including the effect of blackouts, rationing and shortages on households and local businesses.
She will discuss the changing roles of women during the war, both as production soldiers in new war jobs and as “kitchen commandos” in the home. The illustrated talk includes information from local newspapers of South Berwick and Kennebunk as well as photos and archival materials from the Old Berwick Historical Society.
The public is invited, and volunteers will serve refreshments. Donations are welcome.
Konitzky holds a degree in U.S. History and Art History from Georgetown University School of Foreign Service as well as an MBA from New York University, and a Certificate in Museum Studies from Tufts University. She has served in a number of positions in museum and historic preservation nonprofits in Maine.Tell a Friend