Rock River Current
ROCKFORD — Veterans Memorial Hall will open a new exhibit on Wednesday that celebrates the local legacy of two Civil War units involved in several pivotal moments of the war.
The Galloping 8th and the Marching 74th exhibit commemorates the service of the two units, which had large numbers of men from Winnebago County. An opening reception will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday at the museum, 211 N. Main St. The exhibit will remain on display for months after the opening. There’s no set end date yet…