The Greer Center for the Arts is displaying a collection of 20th century military memorabilia.
What’s in the Exhibit
The collection features colorful posters, aged military uniforms, and black and white photographs.
“It came from the Military History Center of the Carolinas, which began as a nonprofit,” Robin Byouk, Cultural Arts Supervisor said.
Personal Connection
Veteran and Cultural Arts Coordinator Colin Hambrook said the objects on display hold the memories of those who served.
“It brings back some memories of my time overseas and my time on the ship when I was in the Navy,” Hambrook said.
The artifacts span several conflicts throughout United States military history, and most of them have a connection to the upstate.
“It's just pretty incredible that this area has had so much history and we were able to display a lot of it here in this gallery,” Hambrook added.
For Byouk, one piece of the collection is personal.
“I’ve had this uniform, one of my grandmother's Red Cross uniforms from World War I, I have had it forever and donated it to the history museum about 12 years ago."
Community Impact
The Center for the Arts team hopes visitors leave the exhibit with a deeper connection to the men and women who served.
“It brings out some pretty strong emotions for me. And I suspect it will do the same for a lot of people who have had family members who participated in that particular conflict, and who are probably not with us anymore,” Hambrook said.
Plan Your Visit
Artifacts of Honor will remain on display until late December. Admission is free, and the exhibit is open to the public with new extended hours.
Gallery Hours:
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 12 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Wednesday 12 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Thursday 12 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Friday: Closed
Saturday: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Sunday: Closed