ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) – Local organizations work together to honor Rockford’s history.
The application to recognize Rockford as a World War II Heritage City was prepared by Midway Village Museum and Veterans Memorial Hall and Museum of Winnebago County.
The National Park Service created the American World War II Heritage City Program in 2019 to recognize the importance of the country’s involvement in the war. One jurisdiction from each state and territory can be designated…