The Steamboat Era Museum in Irvington is planning a new exhibit for the 2023 season.

The exhibit will spotlight children growing up during the height of the Steamboat Era—the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Steam power opened the world for these youngsters in much the same way as the internet has changed the lives of children today, a museum release said.

The museum is interested in any stories readers may recall about family members or friends who were children around 1880-1920. They are also asking residents to search their attics for any artifacts that may be relevant. This may include schoolbooks, diaries, toys, photographs and more.A grant from the Nettie Lockey Wiley and Charles L. Wiley Foundation is making this exhibit possible.

For more information contact exhibit designer Barbara Brecher at bbrecher@steamboateramuseum.org or 703-867-7125.
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