The Ghost Army

The extraordinary story of The Ghost Army is now available as a traveling exhibit. Produced  in partnership between the University of Michigan and Plate of Peas Productions, the exhibit displays many rare photographs and works of art created by men in the unit.  It premiered at the university's Hatcher Graduate Library in Ann Arbor, Michigan.  It has since been shown in New City NY, Mechancivlle NY, and Lexington, MA.  

“As we began to let people know about the exhibit, we found that interest grew rapidly and enthusiasm spread throughout our community.  The Ghost Army story is one people are excited to learn about!”

-Karen Jordan, Exhibits and Outreach Librarian, University of Michigan

Lexington, MA
The exhibit was combined with a special showing of Ghost Army art and an appearance by WWII Reenactors for a special one-day event on March 3, 2012. Some pictures below:





New City, NY
From May to October, 2011, the exhibit was on display at the Historical Society of Rockland County, NY. Co-curators Rick Beyer and Liz Sayles customized the exhibit for Rockland County, adding more artifacts and developing new panels specific to Rockland County Ghost Army vets.  Liz also painted a mural. Some pictures are below:  





Ann Arbor, MI
The exhibit premiered at the University of Michigan in 20120. Here are some photos of that original installation.






Sample Comments left by visitors to the exhibit:

“Intriguing. Makes me feel proud. Such ingenuity.”

“Poignant artwork gives meaningful insights into some private moments”

“This is a story that should be told many times over.  Thanks for sharing it with us.”

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