Allamakee County on the Home Front During World War 2

The Allamakee County Veterans Museum will continue its program series for 2023 with a program about Allamakee County on the Home Front during World War 2. It will be on Thursday, January 26, 2023 at 6:30 pm in the meeting room of its new museum in the former Vet’s Club building at 105 Allamakee Street in Waukon. No admission charge. Wheelchair accessible. The program will be repeated on Saturday, January 28th at 10:00 am.
Scrap drives were held in Allamakee County to support the production of war materials and equipment during the war. In 1942, Cote’s Town Theatre put on a free movie for those who donated scrap items. The accompanying photo shows the pile of scrap in front of the theatre. Rationing of food, fuel, rubber, metal, clothing, & other vital materials was required.

The popular movie shot in downtown Waukon in the 1940’s by the Cote family for the Town Theatre will be presented again. Spot and identify relatives shown in the film and enjoy a nostalgic look back at period vehicles & dress with local scenes & businesses.

Museum winter hours are: open for tours Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. until noon, and by appointment for family, community, school, youth, veterans, and church groups.

Monthly programs are also presented. No admission charge. Wheelchair accessible.