JOHNSON COUNTY, Kan. — From newborn babies ushered into the world with dad and families banished from the hospital, to a 100-year-old World War II Veteran whose family couldn't have a funeral to celebrate his life — the COVID-19 pandemic is impacting every person, of every age and in every area of our lives.
The Johnson County Museum is asking the public to help them capture that for a new exhibit.
"There are unintended consequences and things that come out of tragedy that can hopefully make us stronger so I"m looking for those moments of hope and inspiration that can hopefully help still our nerves as we continue to march forward in these very challenging times," Museum Director Mary McMurray said.
Dark images of thousands of deaths and the health care workers risking their lives to save others will no doubt be included, but curators are also looking for uplifting stories of how social distancing inspired creativity — things like drive-through birthday greetings and drive-in worship services.
"There are businesses in our region that are innovating and coming up with new products to help meet the needs of today, from the masks at the Johnson County Library to hand sanitizers that are made from our local companies," McMurray said.
Johnson County Museum curators are accepting stories on their website about triumph and resilience, heartache and heart-felt giving, so future generations will know and understand how COVID-19 brought unity and inspired the strength to rebuild our lives and communities.
To share your story click here to visit the Johnson County Museum webiste.
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