The spectacular work of POWs fills the walls of the old Fort McClellan Officer’s Club. (Photos courtesy Catherine Gambrell Rogers)
Many people consider them a priceless treasure—the only art of its kind in the world. If you ever stood in what was the main lounge of the Officers’ Club at Fort McClellan, Alabama, you knew you were surrounded by something unique and unforgettable. You sensed a legacy and a mystery. The murals were painted by Axis prisoners captured in World War II and interned at Fort McClellan— POWs expressing their creative freedom. And the question that plagues us now is this: Will future generations be fortunate enough to enjoy the gift they left for us?
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