EVANSVILLE, Ind. — With more than 100 museums in the U.S. celebrating Black culture, the Evansville African-American museum celebrates 15 years of providing the local history of the community.

The history of Evansville’s wartime contributions, such as manufacturing the P47 and LST 325, was likely a deciding factor for the film crew choosing the city and museum as their subject.

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (AP) - A new museum devoted to the city of Evansville’s key role in arming the nation during World War II opens this weekend after five years of planning.