Temporary exhibit at Parkersburg Welcome Center highlights founding fathers, veterans

PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - A new, temporary exhibit at the Visit Greater Parkersburg Welcome Center gives people a chance to learn about the founding fathers and those who served the country.

The Daughters of the American Revolution Blennerhassett Chapter held a reception Wednesday afternoon to honor veterans and allow the community to learn about history.

The exhibit includes an informational table with wrist bands, pocket Constitutions and other items visitors can take as keepsakes.

A card table also was provided for people in the community to write thank-you cards to veterans at the Clarksburg VA Hospital.

“I think it’s important to realize what our founding fathers and what the men and women fought 250 years ago because their vision commitment is what laid the liberty we have today for our freedoms,” said Stacey Adams of the DAR Blennerhassett Chapter.

“And it’s great to learn about how even the Indians helped us, the pirates helped us, so it’s just nice to come and learn about the history of the American Revolution,” Adams said.

The exhibit is free and available to view until January 5.

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