Veterans' Window Displays And Movie Night In Wellesley

Press release from the Town of Wellesley:

November 5, 2020

Wellesley is saluting Veterans during November with window displays of memorabilia from World War II and other wars in downtown storefronts.

Look for exhibits that include flags, photos, posters and other artifacts at locations along Central Street, Church Street, and Washington Street.

34 Central Street: Military History and Wellesley Veterans Photo Exhibit
77 Central Street: William Raveis Real Estate Office, “How Citizen Support Helped GIs Win Wars”
8 Church Street: D-Day invasion of June 6, 1944
24 Church Street: Military Issued equipment display
467 Washington Street, Haskins Automotive Showroom: WWII Military equipment and encampment experience

Residents can safely view the displays from outside the stores. Health offcials are reminding everyone to wear masks and face coverings to help keep our community safe.

The displays will remain in windows through November 28, 2020.

Mobile Movie Night on November 10

The movie Midway (1976 version with Charlton Heston and Henry Fonda) will be held on Tuesday, November 10 in the Tailby parking lot. The lot will open at 4:30 p.m.

The movie will run from 5 p.m. to approximately 7 p.m. and is free for Wellesley residents. Space is limited; please register in advance beginning on Thursday, November 5 at 10:00 a.m.

To sign up for the mobile movie, use the Wellesley Recreation Department online registration portal or call the Recreation Department at 781-235-2370.

Thank you to all our Veterans for their service.

This press release was produced by the Town of Wellesley. The views expressed here are the author’s own.