The Battle Ground Community Library has an excellent exhibit going on for the next several weeks in the Meyer Community Room. It’s all about the circumstances surrounding Battle Ground’s naming and sponsored by the Friends of the Battle Ground Community Library.
During all of September and October, the Friends are providing some details to help answer the many questions about the ‘battle that never occurred’ and other related topics such as ‘what was it like here in 1855?’ All this is happening through an exhibit of historical photos and story boards. The exhibit also delves into the story recognizing the lead figures of the ‘confrontation’ and how two schools in the Battle Ground School District have the distinction of being named Chief Umtuch and Captain Strong. It’s an exhibit all ages will find of interest.
The library is located at 1207 SE 8th Way, in Battle Ground Village. The showing will be open to the public most of the time, even when some groups are meeting there. These times are recommended: Monday through Thursday, noon to 8 p.m.; Friday, noon to 6 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The exhibit was researched, funded and presented by the non-profit group, Friends of the Battle Ground Community Library. For more information on this all-volunteer group, call Don Higgins, chairman of the event, at 360-666-5865.
