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Historic Exhibits on Display at Dowdell Library this Summer

Press Release 6/5/17
SOUTH AMBOY – Check out historic exhibits on display at the Dowdell Library this summer including Titanic memorabilia, Tea Cups, and Historic Purses on display from Stacy Hicks Murray.

Stop by this June, and view some fine China cups, saucers and tea pots of various designs and origins. This exhibit will help everyone get in the mood for the Adult Summer Tea Party taking place on Monday, June 26 from 6:30-8 p.m.

Stop by and view historic Titanic memorabilia including a passenger ticket, a cup and saucer set, a White Star Line flag and an American newspaper from April 21, 1912 about the tragic sinking which will be on display July and August.

Discover hundreds of years of history through various historical purses on display July through September. Historical information regarding the purses will also be available.

To learn about upcoming library programs, sign up for the monthly eNewsletter at http://dowdell.org/newslettersignup.html

The Dowdell Library’s Summer hours are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Wednesday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, please visit www.dowdell.org, or contact the Library at 732-721-6060 or comments@dowdell.org.

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