Waddell & Reed's “Honoring Our History” Traveling World War I Exhibition will roll into Reno for its 39^th stop on a national 75-city tour.

In partnership with Ivy Funds and the National World War I Museum, a custom 18-wheel “big rig” truck has been transformed into a traveling World War I exhibition.  Dubbed the “Honoring Our History Tour,” the exhibition will visit 75 Waddell & Reed communities across the country – stopping at local museums and cultural institutions to raise funds and awareness. The year-long tour honors the men and women who served in World War I – and those who have since bravely served our country and protected our freedom. Reno is the 39th stop on the 75-city tour.

This unique traveling exhibition offers a free, interactive and educational experience designed by the National World War I Museum – the first and only American museum solely dedicated to preserving the artifacts, history and personal experiences of World War I.

The Waddell & Reed Traveling World War I Exhibition will allow visitors to experience the sites and sounds of World War I – and honor World War I veterans and all veterans since. the exhibition features 66 artifacts, such as weapons, uniforms, posters and flags.  In addition, visitors will experience the tight conditions of trench warfare, see the relatively primitive tools, weapons, equipment and uniforms, amid sounds and sights of war 100 years ago. 

The tour is designed to raise funds and awareness for cultural institutions across the country during tough economic times.  Funds raised at each stop will be divided between The Nevada Museum of Art and the National World War I Museum, based in Kansas City, Mo.  After touring the exhibition, kiosks will allow the public to make donations to support The Nevada Museum of Art and the National World War I Museum, the first and only WWI museum designated by U.S. Congress. 

The event at The Nevada Museum of Art is being coordinated by Waddell & Reed in Reno. Waddell & Reed is one of the country’s oldest mutual fund companies.  The two founders of Waddell & Reed, Chauncey Waddell and Cameron Reed, were World War I veterans.  The exhibit includes founder Chauncey Waddell’s flight gear, his flight suit and log book.

The exhibit will be located at The Nevada Museum of Artthis Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.  Admission to the World War I Exhibition is free but donations are appreciated.

For more information or to make a donation, visit www.honoringourhistory.com.