High River's Museum of the Highwood is just putting their finishing touches on this year's Remembrance Day display.
Curator Irene Kerr says staff will have it ready by November 11.
"Our staffers, Sam (Locken) and Delainey (Niven), have worked together on an exhibit called The Long Road Home. And this is the story about all the soldiers around High River that returned home after the First and the Second World War. It's about the challenges they faced coming back, kind of everyone had a different story depending on whether they were a farmer, or some kept their careers in the military."
Kerr also added that this year will be extra special since they just received a very generous donation.
"People in High River may remember Harry and Gordon Diller. His granddaughter donated uniforms, badges, souvenirs, trench art and it just really enhanced our collection, so, some of that will be on display."
Providing some context about Remembrance Day Kerr added her praise for the Royal Canadian Legion.
"One of the reasons the Legion started up was because they needed help (when they returned from serving overseas), otherwise they're dealing with the government and Veteran's Affairs and so the Legion started up in 1925 and in High River in 1928. So, the Legion was a huge part of taking care of these people that came home. And I know a lot of them didn't want to talk about their war experiences but maybe sometimes when they did get together with others, they were able to discuss it."
The display will be open to the public on Remembrance Day right after the High River Legion ceremony ends at the Highwood Memorial Centre.
You're welcome to view it, by donation, until November 25.
