Community Corner
HOMETOWN HEROES EXHIBIT: An Historic Tribute to the Danbury Police & Fire Depts.
The Danbury Museum & Historical
Society has launched their new exhibit, Hometown Heroes: An Historic
Tribute the Danbury Police & Fire Departments, now open Tuesday
through Saturday, 10am to 3pm, through November 9, 2013.
The eighteen display cases in
Huntington Hall, our exhibit space, are filled with memorabilia,
including: photographs, uniforms, artifacts, equipment and ephemera
that commemorate the history and service of Danbury's police officers
and firemen.
In addition to vintage photo displays
in each case, an hour-long photo slide show runs continuously and
photocopied newspaper articles and other published materials are
accessible to visitors to spark memories and spur conversation.
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The exhibit is the backdrop for a full
slate of films, lectures and special events for all ages. The
history of national fire and police service will also be explored,
and includes an August 17th visit from Damon Campana, Director of the
New York Fire Museum who will discuss NYC fire history at 2pm. Find a
full listing at the museum website: www.danburymuseum.org
Most events are Free & Open to the public, though donations are
gratefully accepted.
