Online military exhibit available to view on YGM website
Yellowstone Gateway Museum has curated a new online exhibit, “Honoring Park County Veterans: A Military History.” The showcase tells the stories of Park County servicemen and women from Civil War to present day, including the Spanish American Philippine War, World War I, World War II, Korean War, Vietnam War, and the Iraq War.
Beyond individual veteran’s biographies, the exhibit highlights the challenging experiences of local residents and Montana issues during World War I, including sedition, drought, and the Spanish flu pandemic; and stories of the homefront, women, and Yellowstone National Park during World War II.
The military exhibit is the third online exhibit now available, making history more accessible to people who are unable to climb stairs or who are looking for a rich experience from the comfort of their couch. Exploring Yellowstone through ART and Glimmers of History, a weekly post on Facebook and Instagram, are also offered.
King Oscar (K. O.) Nelson served in the U.S. Army 713th Railway Operating Battalion during World War II
For more details about the online exhibits, content and other museum information, visit www.yellowstonegatewaymuseum.org or find them on Facebook. A monthly e-newsletter is also available. •
