The Waynesboro Heritage Foundation would like to thank everyone including Marvin’s family, friends, museum members, and visitors for attending the Marvin Stoner Reception on Friday, August 23, 2019. Guests watched a WWII oral history interview in which Marvin shares his memories about his time in the U.S. Army. Marvin helped free a concentration camp in Woebblin, Germany and helped to escort German prisoners that surrendered to the U.S. Army. The film is still available in the museum’s audio-visual room for anyone interested in viewing Marvin’s interview.

Guests also enjoyed a temporary mini-exhibit that highlights Marvin’s life and legacy. Many speakers spoke about how Marvin was a transplant to Waynesboro and how grateful they were that Marvin made a home in Waynesboro. He loved the city and Waynesboro’s history. He worked diligently to create a place where artifacts, manuscripts, documents, and oral history would be preserved for future generations.

The mini-exhibit is on display in the Heritage Museum.