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Committees: GAR Hall Trustees
2011 Annual Report The past year for the Grand Army of the Republic Memorial Hall was momentous, but next year will be even more so (more about that later). A major dramatic change was the approval at the 2011 Annual Town Meeting of CPC funding for the restoration and preservation of more than forty (40) Civil War era and recent Wars' memorabilia depicting documents, pictures and scenes of those times. This action was successfully completed and will ensure their Historical enjoyment for many future generations. Our congratulations to John Arapoff, a renowned Artist and Conservator for his skill and technique in saving these remarkable antiques. The G.A.R. Memorial Hall was again the venue for the 2nd annual visit for our Town's Hingham High School Sophomores and over 250 were enraptured with the comments and experiences of Veterans from WW II, Korea, Vietnam, Iraq & Afghanistan. From the students' comments, we will enthusiastically continue and expand this remembering and significant Veterans services to our nation. The many improvements and expansion of military items in the Hall has encouraged our Citizens to donate personal and family memorabilia. To that end, we have received a number of important military objects, some of which are over a century old: Sincere thanks to each of you. The year 2013 will be the 125th Anniversary Date of the completion and dedication of the Hall; conceived, planned and built by the Civil War Veterans of Hingham and their families. The Town and Veterans dedicated the building on May 23, 1888. The Trustees are planning a year-long celebration of open house activities, tours, lectures and other fun filled and historic activities. Come and join us all. Finally, The Hall continues to be the meeting place for Veterans in the America Legion Post #120, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #6053, Bare Cove Sail and Power Boat Squadron, The Hingham Militia, our town's Scouts and the essay contest for The Voice of Democracy. Trustees
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GAR Hall Trustees