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MHM Free Community Days – Arsenal of Democracy: World War II and Muskegon Industries

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Wednesday, June 14, 2023
11:00 am - 4:00 pm (Expired)
Muskegon Heritage Museum
561 W Western Ave.
Muskegon, MI 49440
Cost: FREE
Event posted by: Lakeshore Museum Center

In July of 1942 the Army and Navy came together to create the E-Award which recognized excellence in war production. Out of the 45-50 facilities in Muskegon 7 received these awards.Come down to the Heritage Museum and find out why Muskegon was called, “Arsenal of Democracy”, and known nationally for the quality and quantity of munitions supplied. Learn about the ways workers and assembly lines adjusted to meet the war effort.

Thanks to our event sponsors: RENK, Eagle Alloy and Eagle Group!