A WWI Exhibit Commemorating the 100th Anniversary of Armistice Day & the Treaty of Versailles
The Fighting Ended Nov. 11, 1918 at 11:00 AM.
The War Ended on June 28, 1919.
This exhibit showcases artwork, postcards, posters, magazines and more, ca 1918. You will see 100-year-old photographs, War Art, and artifacts brought back by returning soldiers and a Doughboy uniform. The war was known as the “War to End all Wars.” As is often the case, assumptions were in error. New technologies were to make war ever more deadly. The machine gun, airplane along with heavy, long-range artillery led to a year’s long stalemate featuring Trench Warfare, and No-Man’s Land where to cross, meant death was all but certain.
Did you know? In WW I 9 million combatants, and 7 million civilians were killed. Eight million Horses, Burros, Dogs and Donkeys were also killed in the “Great War.” Come and meet 2nd Lt., Rogers M. McDonough on his way to France in early 1918. Sgt. Allan Mark is featured with his Uniform, Gas Mask, Helmet and many other possessions and documents. Sgt. Mark was with the 4th Div. field artillery. He served in France and Germany. The type of cannon he crewed was a French 75mm, Mdl. 1897. (Example below) It was capable of firing 4 shells in 6 seconds! Note: the shell casing still in the air as another shell is about to be loaded!
Hear General Pershing put forth the need for war and listen to patriotic music recorded on 78 rpm records. Hear the last two minutes of the fighting and the silence that followed with a surprising revelation at the end. See the 75 mm cannon in action.
This Exhibit and Museum Admission are free and open to all.
WHEN: Through June 2019
WHERE: The Lucretia Vaile Museum, 66 Lower Glenway St, Palmer Lake, CO 80133.
HOURS: Wed. 1 PM ~ 3 PM, Wed. June ~ Aug. 1 PM ~ 4 PM, Saturdays year around: 10 AM ~ 2 PM