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Sapper: Sgt. Wayne Woodruff and the Great War Exhibition

Sapper: Sgt. Wayne Woodruff and the Great War Exhibition

Start:
Friday, July 3, 1:00 pm
End:
Saturday, November 14, 4:00 pm
Organizer:
Woodburn Museum
Location:
Woodburn Museum, 455 N. Front Street, Woodburn, 97071

Experience World War I through the eyes of an ordinary American soldier in Sapper: Sgt. Wayne Woodruff and the Great War, a special exhibition at the Woodburn Museum. Discover the story of combat engineer Sgt. Wayne Woodruff through personal artifacts, including his unlaundered trench coat, training manuals, and pocket Bible, offering a powerful glimpse into his wartime experiences. This exhibit was made possible by a grant from the America 250 Oregon Commission.

Woodburn Museum is open 1pm-4pm, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays.

Event Accessibility:

  • Wheelchair-accessible venue
  • ASL interpretation
  • Service animals welcome