Fiery Trial and Sacrifice chronicles America’s road to war and the contributions made by New York State’s military forces such as the 27th Division—proudly known as “New York’s Own;” the “Fighting 69th”—New York City’s famed Irish regiment; the 77th Division - known as “The Melting Pot Division” because many of its members were first generation immigrants; and the 369th Infantry.

- New York’s first African-American regiment which achieved wide acclaim and later became known as the “Harlem Hellfighters.” A recreated trench features display cases filled with firearms and bayonets, gas masks and grenades, trench art, personal items and medical instruments.