Friday, May 18, 2018

Tamaqua Historical Society to Host Reception for new "Tribute to our Veterans" Exhibit

The Tamaqua Historical Society will host a free public opening reception Saturday night from 5 to 8 PM for its new special exhibit titled " A Tribute to our Veterans ".

The reception with take place  in the Tamaqua Museum Annex at 114 West Broad Street. 

large special exhibit features vintage military uniforms, weapons, medals, artifacts, photographs, artwork, newspaper headlines, and more covering the Civil War to the present. If also includes vintage patriotic decorations, flags and bunting, patriotic music and famous marches played on a World War One antique player piano. 

Adult and other beverages will be served with an array of snack foods, fruit and patriotic cookies. Admission is free and everyone is welcome. 

Come out and help the Tamaqua Historical Society honor our veterans past and present as part of the 'Tamaqua Remembers 150th Anniversary' of Memorial Day. Call the Society at 610-597-6722 for more information.