The national nonprofit organization Wreaths Across America will bring its Mobile Education Exhibit to Western Florida for a series of stops from Nov. 9 to Nov. 15. According to the organization, the traveling exhibit is part of its mission to “Remember the fallen, Honor those who serve, and Teach the next generation the value of freedom.” The events are scheduled to be free and open to the public.
The exhibit tour will include multiple stops in Pensacola before visiting Niceville and Eglin Air Force Base. The schedule provided by the organization is as follows:
* **Nov. 9-10:** 790 Veterans Wy., Pensacola, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
* **Nov. 11:** Veterans Memorial Park, 200 S. 10th Ave., Pensacola, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
* **Nov. 12:** MISSION BBQ, 5140 North 9th Ave., Pensacola, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
* **Nov. 13:** 3rd Planet Brewing, 1400 E John Sims Pkwy., Niceville, from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.
* **Nov. 14-15:** Eglin Air Force Base, 100 Museum Dr., Eglin, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
In a statement, Wreaths Across America Executive Director Karen Worcester said the exhibit “provides the unique opportunity for communities to come together and share the stories of those who served and sacrificed.” She also stated that the exhibit serves as a “Welcome Home” location for Vietnam War veterans. Visitors will be able to tour the exhibit and speak with the organization’s volunteers.
Wreaths Across America coordinates wreath-laying ceremonies at veterans’ cemeteries each December, including at Barrancas National Cemetery. The organization raises funds throughout the year to support its programs and to purchase the wreaths for the ceremonies.
