Dunkirk Historical Museum Opens 1970s U.S. Army Exhibit

On this Veterans Day, a new military exhibit has made its debut at the Dunkirk Historical Museum. Matt Sutton, President of the Dunkirk Historical Society and a local Army veteran, spoke about the exhibit as a guest on WDOE's "Viewpoint" program on Wednesday. Sutton says it focuses on the U.S. Army in the 1970s during the Cold War. Specifically, it details the experience of Army members who were stationed on the inner German border...

Matt Sutton: part of a larger commitment to NATO

Sutton says the exhibit features three "fully equipped" mannequins representing soldiers stationed along the border...

Matt Sutton: three soldiers from the era

It also includes original objects from the Fulda Gap and behind the Iron Curtain. The new exhibit will be on display now through January 8th at the museum, which is open Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM and from 4:30-6:00 PM. Visitors can also see the exhibit on Saturday, December 5th. Special tours can also be scheduled by calling (716) 366-3797.

Click here to listen to the entire "Viewpoint" interview featuring Matt Sutton.

Photos by Greg Larson