Faith and Courage: World War I & II Military Chaplians

Two Exciting Military Exhibits at the Tullahoma Fine Arts Center

The Tullahoma Fine Arts Center and the Camp Forrest Foundation are excited to announce, "Faith and Courage" An Exhibit Honoring the Service and Heroism of U. S. Military Chaplains of World Wars I & II.
In the words of President Harry S. Truman, "Our debt to the heroic men and valiant women in the service of our country can never be repaid. They have earned our undying gratitude. America will never forget their sacrifices." The exhibit, ?Faith and Courage?, presents little-known acts of heroism by U.S. Military Chaplains of World Wars I & II ? a special group of veterans whose story is rarely told. Chaplains? dedicated service to those who go into harm?s way for our country, their humble self-sacrifice, and their common, but little-known acts of heroism exemplify personal values, traits, and traditions that are of unquestionable benefit to any society. This exhibit honors these exceptional individuals and attempts to extend the value of their service and sacrifice by keeping their memories alive as an example for later generations.
The presentation includes artifacts, text, and photographs from World Wars I and II. Much of the information was collected with the help of the Army Chaplain Museum and the Navy Chaplain Archives. "Faith and Courage", the exhibit at Washington National Cathedral for the 2004 opening of the World War II Memorial, was an expansion of this exhibit. The opening service for the dedication of the memorial was held at the cathedral with the chiefs of all the U.S. Military Chaplain Corps participating. The exhibit has received awards and recognition from the Tennessee Association of Museums, the Army Chaplain Corps and Navy Chaplain Corps Chiefs of Chaplains. "Faith and Courage" has also been featured at the Celebrate Freedom Festival in Pigeon Forge, TN, the American Museum of Science & Energy in Oak Ridge, TN, FDR's Little White House in Warm Springs GA, The Alabama Veterans Museum, Fort Bragg NC, Fort Benning GA and many other public events and venues. The permanent exhibit is based at the Tennessee Museum of Aviation in Sevierville.

The exhibit was developed and designed by Tom Walker, former exhibit designer for the American Museum of Science and Energy in Oak Ridge, TN. The former Knoxville native is now based in Sevierville, where he participates in exhibit development for the Tennessee Museum of Aviation, the Tennessee Aviation Hall of Fame, the Oak Ridge History Museum, and many others.

The ?Legacies of Camp Forrest Exhibit? is available year-round and showcases many facets of Camp Forrest from construction, weddings, photography, memorabilia and more. 

The Tullahoma Fine Arts Center would like to extend special thanks to the Camp Forrest Foundation, Kennesaw State University, Dr. Elizabeth Taylor and Mr. Tom Walker for curating this prestigious exhibit and allowing our organization to host ?Faith and Courage?.

Exhibit is display through November 2. Hours are Wednesday to Saturday from 10 am to 3 pm.

Admission: 
TFAC Members: Free
Veterans: $5.00
Non-Members: $10.00 

For more information: www.TullahomaArt.org

Tullahoma Fine Arts Center
401 S. Jackson Street
Tullahoma, TN 37388
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