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Rediscover Arcadia’s World War I History

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Lecture will be held at the Gilb Museum of Arcadia Heritage. – Photo courtesy Facebook

Lecture will be held at the Gilb Museum of Arcadia Heritage. – Photo courtesy Facebook

 

Mark Rosenblum, independent researcher, will lecture on “Ross Field: Rediscovering Forgotten History” on July 23 at 10 a.m.

Ross Field is the former World War I military airfield that was located in Arcadia and was one of 32 Air Service, United States Army training camps during World War I.

Come out and learn about this fascinating local history right here in Arcadia.

After the lecture, see the “Arcadia WWI Balloon School” photography exhibit, including new photographs from the museum’s permanent collection.

For more information about this lecture, exhibit and the many other programs and exhibits offered at the museum, please call (626) 574-5440 or visit www.arcadiaca.gov/museum.

The Gilb Museum of Arcadia Heritage is located at 380 W. Huntington Drive, immediately behind the Community Center.

The Museum Education Center is located at 382 W. Huntington Drive. The museum is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (closed 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.). Admission is always free.

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