Veterans of Austin & Travis County, Service & Sacrifice: An Austin History Center Exhibit Honoring the Contributions of Our Military Men and Women

The Austin History Center, Austin Public Library exhibit Veterans of Austin and Travis County: Service & Sacrifice pays tribute to our military men and women will open on Saturday, July 21, 2007 at 2:30 p.m. This exhibit grew out of a partnership with local veterans groups and the Austin History Center to preserve the names, stories and experiences of the veterans of Austin and Travis County who have given much and asked little. The Veterans of Austin and Travis County Collection brings together new materials for future research. The exhibit highlights specific portions of this new collection, along with unique items from the archives of the Austin History Center providing a glimpse into the unique experience of our military men and women. The “Service & Sacrifice” will be on exhibit from July 21 through January 11, 2008, in the Grand Hallway and Lobby of the Austin History, 810 Guadalupe. The opening reception will include the presentation of colors, music, and food. Special guests will read proclamations and make remarks honoring our military service men and women. The event is free and open to the public.

This exhibit was made possible by support from several veterans organizations who formed a steering committee to guide the work. Dan Arellano, Commander of the Tejanos in Action, is Chairman of the Austin-Travis County Veterans’ Exhibit Steering Committee.