Rowan History Club
Published 12:00 am Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Rowan History ClubTom Harrell and Dr. Trevor Williams will be the guest speakers for Tuesday night’s September meeting of the Rowan History Club.
Their topic: “Tales of World War II.”
The meeting will be held at 7 p.m. in the Messinger Room of the Rowan Museum, 202 N. Main St.
Guests to the program should enter through the back entrance.
Harrell served in the China-Burma-India Theater, and Williams was a medical corpsman during the war.
Both men will share some of their experiences, and an update will be given on the museum’s upcoming World War II exhibit: “V for Victory: Uncommon Valor, Common Virtue,” which will open Sept. 20.
A few interesting artifacts from the exhibit will be shared Tuesday night.
Rowan History Club meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month, September through May.
A roundtable format will allow for a 30- to 45-minute presentation, followed by a question-and-answer period.
The Rowan History Club is open to all people interested in the history of Rowan County.
There are no dues or admission fees, and refreshments are served.
For more information, contact the Rowan Museum at 704-633-5946, or e-mail rowanmuseum@carolina.rr.com.