From the front lines to the headlines

MILFORD — Grace Diagostino and Christopher Walsh created a World War II exhibit at the Columns Museum, creating a timeline through actual front-page headlines from the New York Daily News.
The two young people, who are interning at the museum this summer, started by applying a fresh coat of paint to the exhibit space. Grace picked the color and brought in her family and friends to help complete the job.
The exhibit includes audio/visuals, in the form of national campaigns touting War Bonds, food rationing, and various forms of propaganda.
Grace is a graduate of Delaware Valley High School, Class of 2010, and is starting her third year at Temple University in Philadelphia with history and anthropology as her main courses of study.
Christopher is also a Delaware Valley High School graduate, Class of 2011, and is in his second year at the College of William and Mary with history and government as his main courses of study.
“I could not be happier with the work ethic and dedication both Chris and Grace have shown," said Lori Strelecki, museum director. "They are both fine young adults and I wish them the best in all their pursuits. They both have much to offer both personally and academically, and I enjoyed our time together very much."
The exhibit opened officially on Aug. 11.
The Columns Museum is currently accepting loans or donations of items pertinent to World War II to be a part of the Pike County Historical Society's exhibit.
The Columns Museum is open Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday, from 1 to 4 p.m., and will be open Wednesday through Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. in July and August.
For more information call 570-296-8126, or visit www.pikecountyhistoricalsociety.org.