Friday, June 10, 2011

"HONORING THEIR SACRIFICE" EXHIBIT EXTENDED

The Civil War exhibit "Honoring Their Sacrifice," which was scheduled to close on June 12th, has been extended through July 24th.

Gathered from private collections as well as from the Green-Wood Historic Fund collections, this exhibition features fascinating memorabilia from the Civil War, much of it never before displayed in public.

See, up close, two authentic Civil War cannons, life-sized zinc sculptures of Union soldiers, and genuine Civil War uniforms; hear the stories and tales of the brave men who fought in the Civil War; experience the extraordinary stories of the patriotism of Green-Wood's Civil War veterans.

Admission is free.

Hours:
11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on weekends
noon to 4:00 p.m. on weekdays

At the Historic Chapel, 500 25th Street at 5th Avenue.