ARMENIAN LEGION HIGHLIGHTED IN TRAVELING EXHIBIT
Journal Times
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April 13 2010
RACINE — "Légion Arménienne: The Armenian Legion and Its Heroism
in the Middle East," a traveling exhibit developed and prepared by
the Armenian Library and Museum of America (ALMA), will be on display
April 19-May 31 at the Racine Public Library, 75 Seventh St.
The exhibit explores the formation, training, military action and
postwar activities of this all-volunteer force from World War I through
photographs and narratives. ALMA commissioned this traveling exhibit
in response to tremendous interest from the Armenian and Veteran
communities. The exhibit tells the story of the brave and selfless
young men who fought with the Allies to victory and later risked all
in defense of Armenian human rights.
The Racine Public Library in partnership with St. Hagop Church will
host a grand opening event from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 21. The
exhibit will be open for viewing at 5 p.m. with presentations beginning
at 6 p.m. The event will feature presentations by ALMA board member
Arakel Almasian and Dr. Levon Saryan, traditional Armenian oud music
by Stephan Fronjian, and homemade refreshments provided by the Women
of St. Hagop Church.
Visitors can see the exhibit at no charge in the library’s second
floor reading area from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday,
and from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday.