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Scout Week Badge Workshop: Double Victory: African American Experiences in World War II

Scouts will learn about the adversity African Americans in the war effort overcame and take inspiration from their stories of courage and leadership.

February 01, 2025, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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+ Add to calendar 2025-02-01 1:00:00 PM 2025-02-01 3:00:00 PM America/Mexico_City The National WWII Museum 945 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70130 Scout Week Badge Workshop: Double Victory: African American Experiences in World War II Scouts will learn about the adversity African Americans in the war effort overcame and take inspiration from their stories of courage and leadership.
Location: The National WWII Museum
 945 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70130

During World War II, millions of African American servicemembers and Home Front workers played critical roles in securing Allied victory, while still facing discrimination at home. Scouts will learn about the adversity African Americans in the war effort overcame while taking inspiration from the courage and leadership of the men and women who served with the Tuskegee Airmen and the 6888th Postal Battalion. During the workshop, scouts will explore the Museum’s latest special exhibit, Fighting for the Right to Fight, with staff and curators.

Through this workshop, participants will meet some of the requirements of the Finding Common Ground Badge (Girl Scouts) and the Citizenship in Society Badge (Boy Scouts). This workshop is recommended for scouts ages 11 and up.

For more information, please contact the Youth & Family Engagement Specialist at youthprograms@nationalww2museum.org.

  

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