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“North Carolina and World War I” Fact Sheet Free to the public April 8, 2017 through January 6, 2019 Governor Roy Cooper will preside over commemorative wreath-laying ceremony on the NC Capitol grounds on Saturday, April 8, at 10 a.m. Marks the centennial of US entry into World War One Believed to be the largest exhibit of its kind, among state history museums 6,500 square feet Over 500 artifacts Life-sized, immersive trench experience Wall murals, period photography, historical film footage, interactive video 36-square-foot battlefield diorama Realistic combat sound and lighting Five different languages represented (German, French, Russian, Turkish, English) Tag your experience on social media using #NCWW1 Visit our webpage at http://ncmuseumofhistory.org/NCWW1

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“North Carolina and World War I” Fact Sheet

Free to the public April 8, 2017 through January 6, 2019 Governor Roy Cooper will preside over commemorative wreath-laying ceremony on the NC

Capitol grounds on Saturday, April 8, at 10 a.m. Marks the centennial of US entry into World War One Believed to be the largest exhibit of its kind, among state history museums 6,500 square feet Over 500 artifacts Life-sized, immersive trench experience Wall murals, period photography, historical film footage, interactive video 36-square-foot battlefield diorama Realistic combat sound and lighting Five different languages represented (German, French, Russian, Turkish, English) Tag your experience on social media using #NCWW1

Visit our webpage at http://ncmuseumofhistory.org/NCWW1