Honoring Women’s’ History Month in Somervell County

The month of March celebrates Women in History. Last year, Somervell County and Barnard’s Mill and Art Museum hosted our very first annual Women in Somervell County luncheon. We honored several women who had a part in shaping Glen Rose and Somervell County. This was a huge success! This year we have added even more for the month of March by bringing in the traveling exhibit “Women of WWII”. The exhibit is from the Texas Lakes Trail Region and will be on display during the month of March.

This exhibit honors the women who served our country in WWII, overseas and on the home front. While thousands of men were fighting for their country, the people back home were engaged in an extensive war effort of their own. We cannot forget the women who stepped up to meet the demands of the home front. Women were essential to the American War Effort. They worked in defense industries, joined the military, and completed countless other tasks to move the Allies closer to victory. In many cases, they made these contributions while meeting family obligations at home. This exhibit features the WASP’s, Rosie the Riveters, and famous aviatrix Jackie Cochran and Bessie Coleman. This exhibit was created by the Vintage Flying Museum. The Barnard’s Mill and Art Museum will be open on the weekends and during the week of Spring Break, March 14-18, 2022. The museum is free, donations are appreciated.

This year’s second annual Women of Somervell History Luncheon will be on Wednesday, March 23, 2022, at Barnard’s Mill and Art Museum in Glen Rose, Texas. The price per person is $30. Please arrive early to be able to tour through the oldest building in Somervell County. Lunch will be served at 11:30 and program will start at noon. There will be our honored guests and speakers, a tour of the exhibit and lunch served. This lunch is open to everyone but there is a limited amount of seating so be sure to make your reservation through Barnard’s Mill and Art Museum. This is a wonderful eventful celebration.

Contact the Glen Rose Somervell County CVB for more information about all that we have to offer! It’s more than you can see in a day with all of the History, Heart and Hospitality you expect from a place with that small hometown charm! www.exploreglenrose.org 254-897-3081 (FB) somervellcountytexas or glenroseconventionandvisitorscenter (App – Google Play or Itunes) Explore Glen Rose