BrownwoodNews – As the 100th Anniversary of World War I is being observed around the world, a special exhibit opens at the Brown County Museum of History in commemoration of this centennial.
On display from November 16 until December 30, the traveling exhibit “The Great War” shows how the U.S. was caught up in the terrible conflict, and the aftermath.
“This was the first war of global proportions” says Beverly Norris, exhibit coordinator. “It was horrific, and was named simply ‘the Great War’…when it ended in 1918, no one believed there could ever be another war this terrible. But sadly, many things that happened then set the stage for World War II less than 25 years later.”
In photos and stories, the exhibit shows what caused the war, how it was fought, and what came later.
Museum Director Wanda Furgason notes, “Aviation was new at the time of World War I, and it was the first major conflict to use aircraft. There are many fascinating photos on display that show how airplanes were just coming into use.”
“The Great War” is on loan from the North Texas World War I Centennial Committee and the Ft. Worth Aviation Museum. It will be on exhibit at the Brown County Museum of History, 209 N. Broadway until December 30, 2018.
The History Museum is also inviting those who wish to mark the end of the Great War to a meal at Schlotzki’s, who will donate 15% of the proceeds of them meal back to the museum as a fundraiser. RSVP’s are requested, those interested can do so here.
Museum hours are Thursdays and Fridays 10 – 2, and Saturdays 10 – 4. Admission is $3, with free admission to all Veterans and active military for this special exhibit. Admission includes all exhibits. For more information, or to arrange group tours, please call 325-641-1926
