One local museum is still looking to hear from those with a connection to the Korean War.
The Cayuga Museum of History and Art has announced that it’s still seeking items and stories from Cayuga County residents who were involved in the conflict, whether at the front line or on the homefront. Objects, documents, and stories related to the war are being sought for inclusion in a special exhibit that will run from May 31 through September 13.
The exhibit will be accompanied by film screenings, lectures, and other additional programming.
Those wishing to loan out an item or have their stories recorded should contact the Director of Collections, Karyn Radcliffe, at 315-253-8051 or [email protected]. All loaned items are covered by the museum’s insurance project and will be returned at the end of the exhibition. The deadline to loan an item is March 21.
Lasting from June 1950 to July 1953, nearly 1.8 million Americans served in the Korean War with approximately 36,000 losing their lives. Locally, over 1,000 men and women from Cayuga County were involved in the conflict with 25 giving their lives.
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