On Wednesday, Nov. 11, Plant City’s Photo Archives and History Center will be hosting an open house in honor of Veterans Day. The open house coincides with the center’s annual “Salute to Veterans” exhibit, which features nearly 700 photos.
Event attendees will have the opportunity to write letters of thanks to active soldiers. The letters will be sent to Plant City area residents who currently serve in the armed forces.
“We want to show appreciation for Plant City soldiers overseas,” Photo Archives and History Center Executive Director Gil Gott said in a statement.
The exhibit first began in 2005, in recognition of the 60th year since the end of WWII. Betty Barker Watkins helped create the exhibit by gathering over 400 photographs and stories from veterans living in the Winter Strawberry Capital of the World. Current veterans committee members include Rich Glorioso, Rob Yoho, Bill Thomas and Dr. Martyn Clay.
Veterans who wish to be included in the digital collection may bring them to the Photo Archives and History Center during regular business hours.
IF YOU GO
What: Salute to Veterans Exhibit
When: Wednesday, Nov. 11; refreshments will be served from 9 to 11 a.m.
Where: Photo Archives and History Center, 106 S. Evers St., Plant City.
Call: (813) 754 – 1578
Email: gil@plantcityphotoarchives.org.
Contact Emily Topper at etopper@plantcityobserver.com.
