During the Second World War, the American home front underwent significant changes, including the rationing of food and gasoline, a substantial increase in the number of women joining the workforce, and the extensive mobilization of military and industrial resources for the war effort. Jim and Connie Coulthart will explore these topics and more at the Oneida County History Center on Saturday, April 5, at 2:00 p.m.
This husband-and-wife team will present aspects of life on the American Home front during World War II. Connie will focus on the domestic perspective of life during those times, while Jim will present information on the military, industrial mobilization, and business aspects of the period.
This program is a collection of items on, and related to, civil defense, mobilization of local industries, rationing, and, finally, the largely untold story of a thwarted Nazi sabotage plot complete with a still missing plundered treasure and the clues furnished to find it.
Connie has conducted extensive research and curated some interesting anecdotes, as well as a few recipes, from those times. She is the former Oneida City Historian and has a passion for the role of women in American life. Jim is a local aviation historian specializing in WW II aviation throughout our region. He will share information on numerous community and military/industrial efforts in the area.
Oneida County History Center is a private 501(c) (3) not-for-profit educational institution dedicated to preserving the history, heritage, and culture of the Greater Mohawk Valley for present and future generations. Free for History Center members, $5.00 suggested admission for non-members. Please contact the History Center at 315-735-3642 or visit oneidacountyhistory.org for additional information.
