War in Florida Waters 1942 - 1943, Eyes of the Home Skies Exhibit

February 15 2010 - September, 30 2010

The temporary exhibition, which commemorates the history of Civil Air Patrol Coastal Patrol 3- Puddle Jumpers of Lantana, will be an important event in Palm Beach County. This fascinating little known story is one whose impact is still felt and remembered in this community. An anticipated 4,000 additional people are expected to visit the Museum during the period of the temporary exhibition and be touched by this group of dedicated individuals. Functioning as the newly created Civil Air Patrol (CAP), the group worked to fill the void by providing small civilian airplanes for anti-submarine patrols along the coast until the military could take over the mission. Accompanying the exhibition will be a teacher’s guide and lesson plan specially formulated to better understand and utilize the Civil Air Patrol Coastal Patrol 3 – Puddle Jumpers of Lantana exhibition and contain background for student and teachers to prepare them for the Museum Experience. Exhibit Highlights: Original cartoons and an authentic CAP uniform from Robert Mosley. Following the exhibition, the Historical Society will lend the materials to other institutions.

Sponsors of the exhibit are the Marshall E. Rinker, Sr. Foundation, Inc. and Florida Airmotive.

The Richard and Pat Johnson Palm Beach County History Museum operated by the Historical Society of Palm Beach County is located in the historic 1916 Courthouse in downtown West Palm Beach. The 3,500-square-foot museum is free and open to the public. Museum hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays. Opened in March 2008, the history museum features state-of-the art, interactive exhibits designed to engage both children and adults. The exhibits reflect the influence of the many cultures in Palm Beach County’s diverse history, from the earliest Native American inhabitants to the present day. Nearly 300 sq. ft. of gallery space is dedicated to temporary and traveling exhibits.

For further information, please contact Paula Martin, Assistant Director of Public Relations and Special Events 561.832.4164 ext 103

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