ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) – Midway Village Museum hosted its Hometown Heroes event Saturday, showcasing a documentary made by Harlem veteran’s project that highlights the experiences of several Rockford-area service members.
The project, guided by local teachers, featured interviews with five veterans and shares their personal stories of service. One of the teachers involved, Kyra Nuenman, says that this documentary gives people a chance to engage with history and learn from those who lived it.
“There were a lot of individual stories that we just felt really strong about,” said Nuenman, “The students came to us and said Hey we really want to make sure female voices are heard.”…