Penticton Museum - Brown Bag Lecture - For the Record: A WWII Storyline

Thanks! Share it with your friends!

You disliked this video. Thanks for the feedback!

Added 4 months ago by

22 Views

A World War II log book and a collection of service records reveal the untold story of an RCAF airman, from enlistment to postwar (1943-46). Flight Sgt Wireless Operator/Air Gunner Wes McElgunn’s story, connecting the dots between WWII military and personal records and his time in Penticton.

Viv McElgunn-Lieskovsky is a long-time Penticton resident and professional artist, who is passionate about art, education, culture, heritage, historical travel and her family and community. She holds a B.Ed in Fine Arts and M.Ed in Counselling Psychology from UBC, and has been a teacher, counsellor and principal throughout more than 40 years in public education

The Brown Bag Lecture Series is an opportunity to spice up your lunch hour with interesting presentations and discussions on a variety of heritage and culture topics.

Tuesdays from noon - 1pm Museum Auditorium (785 Main St). Admission is by donation. Suggested donation is $2 for adults, $1 for children. For more information contact: 250-490-2451 or museum@penticton.ca