Churchill Memorial
The Winston Churchill Memorial and Library in the United States will hold a children’s workshop entitled “On The Home Front” from 11 a.m.-noon on Saturday, August 9, in the Memorial.
Children will learn how children and other civilians of the World War II era contributed to the war effort. Particular attention will be given to World War II propaganda (magazine ads and posters).
Workshop participants will create their own war posters.
The event is open to children ages 6-12 and the cost is $5.00 to cover basic materials.
Only the first 20 children to register will be enrolled. At least one parent must attend with each child.
Interested members of the public can register by calling Mandy Crump, Education/Public Programming Coordinator of the Memorial, at 573-592-6242 or by emailing her at mandy.crump@churchillmemorial.org.
The Winston Churchill Memorial and Library in the United States is located on the campus of Westminster College in Fulton, MO, the site of Churchill’s famous “Iron Curtain” speech. The Memorial was founded in 1969 to honor the life and legacy of one of the greatest leaders of the 20th century. The most visible aspect of the Memorial is the Church of St. Mary the Virgin, Aldermanbury, a 12th century church from the middle of London, redesigned by Sir Christopher Wren in 1677 and relocated to Fulton in 1969. Beneath this beautiful and historic Wren church is the Undercroft, a museum filled with a priceless treasury of artifacts and information relating to the life and times of Sir Winston Churchill. In 2006, the museum was transformed with state-of-the-art interactive exhibits into the Churchill Leadership Gallery.
The Winston Churchill Memorial is open from 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. daily. Admission is Adults: $6.00; Senior Citizens, AAA and AARP members: $5.00; Youth (12-18): $4.00; College Students: $4.00; Children (6-11): $3.00; and Children (5 and under): free.