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"Nyack and World War I" Exhibition to open this Saturday at Historical Society of the Nyacks

"Nyack and World War I" commemorates the 100-year anniversary of the U.S. entering WWI with an emphasis on Nyack's contributions.

Nyack and World War I

The Historical Society of the Nyacks’ Autumn Exhibition, “Nyack and World War I” commemorates the 100-year anniversary of the United States’ entry into the Great War in 1917.

On display are wartime posters, Nyack newspaper headlines, artifacts of the period as well as treasured memorabilia of present and former Nyack citizens relating to the experiences of family members during World War I, featuring the stories of some of the people who served.

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Opening Reception: Saturday, September 9th from 1 to 4 p.m.

The exhibit remains open every Saturday from 1-4 p.m. through November, at the Historical Society of the Nyacks Museum, 50 Piermont Avenue, Nyack, NY 10960.

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A companion exhibit is on display at the Nyack Library in the glass cases adjacent to the Carnegie-Farian room, Broadway entrance. 59 S. Broadway, Nyack NY 10960

For more information visit www.nyackhistory.org

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