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<\/a>CAPE CORAL, Fla. \u2014<\/p>\nThe Cape Coral Historical Museum is unveiling a new exhibit this Thursday that ties 10 defining moments in American history to the city\u2019s unique local stories. <\/p>\n
The museum, known for preserving Cape Coral\u2019s transformation from marshy wilderness to a developed city by the Rosen brothers starting in 1957, is now showcasing a broader historical perspective. <\/p>\n
“We start with the signing of the declaration,” said Wendy Schroder, who curated the exhibit. <\/p>\n
The display includes personal stories, such as that of Schroder\u2019s father-in-law, Aage Schroder, who fought in France during World War II. Decades later, he reconnected with a French woman whose family cared for him while he was liberating their country from Nazi occupation as they sent each other letters. <\/p>\n
The Schroder family was among the first to settle in Cape Coral, becoming the 12th family to move to the area. <\/p>\n
When asked if the city\u2019s relatively young history might obscure its connection to major historical events, Janel Trull, the museum’s executive director, acknowledged the challenge. <\/p>\n
“I do, we do have that challenge,” she said. <\/p>\n
The exhibit will remain on display at the museum at least until the end of the year.<\/p>\n
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