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Woodman House

Collection Description:
The second floor includes a large exhibit of birds, moths and butterflies in their original turn-of-the-century display cases. There is a collection of dolls, many pictures, maps and books, posters and more. The top floor houses the War Memorial Museum. Among the many items of interest are one of the ten known "Napoleon" Civil War canons complete with its original caisson. Another well known item is the saddle used by President Abraham Lincoln while reviewing the troops just prior to his assassination. Cannon used in Battle of Gettysburg, guns, swords, badges, etchings and manuscripts. Exhibits relating to Spanish American War, WWI and WWII

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Time Period: 18th century

Collection Size: 1500