Ft. McGilvray event set for Sept. 13

An afternoon program is planned from 2-5 pm at the Seward Community Library & Museum to acknowledge Seward’s role in World War II with a focus on Ft. McGilvray at Caines Head. People are asked to dress up 1940s style and bring a photo of a loved one who served in WWII and any WWII item to display for the day. Bring a vintage appetizer to share for the potluck.

2 pm View the U.S. Army Corps film showing construction work on Ft. McGilvray. 2:30 pm Retired State Parks superintendent Jack Sinclair will talk about developing Caines Head State Recreation area. 3 pm State Parks volunteer Kendra Warlow will present “We Take Dares,” the story of the 267th Coast Artillery Battalion.

You’ll be able to access State Park’s new interactive map of Ft. McGilvray and learn about what was there.