On Sunday, July 17, 2022, Morrison Historical Society Board of Trustees will host Bailey Callahan, of Moline, IL, to discuss an Honor Flight initiative for female veterans. All former Honor Flight participants are cordially invited to attend the program and share their experience viewing military monuments in the Washington, D. C. area.
Doors open at 1:00 p.m., and the program begins at 1:30. Morrison’s Heritage Museum is located at 202 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. There is no admission fee.
Callahan is First Vice President of Illinois Society of Children of the American Revolution (CAR.) As such, she supports the State Project of CAR President Elle Hohmeier, of Downers Grove, IL. This year-long goal is to raise funds to send a second flight of women veterans to experience the Capital memorials.
The first female Honor Flight was October 6, 2021, from Chicago, IL. Buy an “Operation HerStory” pin to support the girls’ efforts, on behalf of the service by women veterans.