What happened at North Platte during World War II is one of the most heartwarming of Nebraska stories. Want to learn more about it? There’s still room in the course “Spirit of the North Platte Canteen,” two sessions, February 22 and March 1. Register now for this uplifting OLLI course.
From Christmas 1941 until the end of World War II, the people of North Platte, Nebraska, offered home-cooked food and friendly conversation to U.S. troops passing through on the Union Pacific, headed to their wartime postings. Every day, at the town’s railroad depot, the people of North Platte created a welcoming haven to support and encourage these often homesick young men during the refueling stops their trains made on their way through.
This course features a presentation by Rosalie Lippincott, now 90, who worked with her family at the Canteen during the war, as well as a showing of the NET documentary, “Canteen Spirit,” and a presentation by Annie Mumgaard, who produced the documentary.
Presenters: Rosalie Lippincott; Jerry Lippincott; Annie Mumgaard, virtual learning coordinator, University of Nebraska Museum
Day/Dates: Thu, Feb 22, Mar 1
Time: 1-3 p.m.
Location: Unitarian Church, 6300 A St.
Enrollment Limit: 75
Cost: $10
Register online now: https://cehs25.unl.edu/wconnect/ace/quickpick.awp
Call the office: 402-472-6265
Please have your credit card handy.