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EXHIBIT: WWI Artifacts at the Texas State Capitol Visitor’s Center

October 30, 2018 - October 31, 2018

Free

World War I Artifacts & Memorabilia Display

Please visit our free WWI artifacts and memorabilia exhibit at the State Capitol Visitors Center. The exhibit is part of the WWI events and exhibits presented by Travis County WWI Centennial Committee to honor Texan WWI veterans for the 100 year anniversary of the Great War.

The exhibit includes a collection of original artifacts from Austin families of all races including weapons, helmets, photos, medals, military ID card, diaries, and many other WWI artifacts. The wide variety of items are from a wartime regimental commander from the 36th Division, an assistant to the 36th Division chaplain, a nurse, a machine gun corps captain, a wounded veteran, and others who together represent the diversity of roles that help the Allies win the Great War.

This free WWI exhibit will be displayed until January 7, 2019 during the regular hours of the Texas Capitol Visitors Center Mon-Sat 9am-5pm and Sunday, 12pm-5pm)

Texas State Capitol Visitors Center: 112 East 11th S. Austin, Texas 78701

(Southeast corner of the State Capitol grounds)

Website:  https://tspb.texas.gov/prop/tcvc/cvc/cvc.html

Details

Start:
October 30, 2018
End:
October 31, 2018
Cost:
Free
Website:
https://tspb.texas.gov/prop/tcvc/cvc/cvc.html

Organizer

Travis County
Email:
Martha.Napolillo@traviscountytx.gov

Venue

Texas State Capitol
1100 Congress Ave
Austin, TX 78701 United States
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Website:
http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/