Military Appreciation Weekend at Arms Family Museum

In conjunction with the opening of the new veteran’s center at Youngstown State University, The Mahoning Valley Historical Society will honor active military personnel and veterans by hosting a Military Appreciation Weekend at the Arms Family Museum, located at 648 Wick Ave.

The event will take place Sept. 27 and 28 from 1-5 p.m. each day. Admission to the Arms Museum will be free for all current/active service men and women, veterans and their families during the event. Outdoor activities will include games and crafts for kids, a basket raffle, food and drink.

The Historical Society will also host special guest speakers at 2 p.m. each afternoon. On Saturday, Rick Williams, from the Veterans Resource Center, will speak and take visitors on a tour of the new facility. On Sunday, Master Sergeant Marc White will speak on The History of Aviation.

Non-military families can receive half price admission with donations of non-perishable food items or toiletries, that will be sent to the Youngstown Veterans Clinic.

For more information, call 330-743-2589 or visit www.mahoninghistory.org.