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“Hell & Homefront: Civil War through Fulton County Eyes”
Exhibit Opening
This year, 1861’s event at home and on the battlefield are highlighted in
this exhibit. Objects from the society’s impressive collection, and
those on loan will be part of the exhibit, which takes up three galleries
in the museum.
More Details:
The Fulton County Historical Society in
Wauseon, OH announces that the Fulton County Museum’s special exhibit,
“Hell & Homefront: Civil War Through Fulton County Eyes”, will open to the
public on Palm Sunday, April 17, 2011 from noon - 4pm as part of the 150th
anniversary of the beginning of the United States Civil War. This five
year project contains exhibits and educational programs on the history of
Fulton County from the Underground Railroad movement in the 1830s through
the reconstruction era. A timeline in the exhibit will be changed each
year with events at home and on the battlefields. The exhibit is not a
glorification of war, or particular battles, but show visitors the
viewpoints of Fulton County citizens, both on the battle field, and those
left behind at home. The museum’s extensive collection of Civil War era
artifacts will be the centerpiece of this commemoration, including the
epaulettes of Col. Ephraeus Lord Barber, the Tiffany & Co. Presentation
sword of Col. Edwin Hayes, a surrender flag from the Cumberland Gap, and a
civil war veteran’s snare drum.
The Fulton County Museum features 14
rooms showcasing permanent exhibits, including a rare Jacob Werry Blanket
Chest and the infant cradle of race car driver Barney Oldfield, and
changing displays dating from about 1820-1960. The museum and archives
research room is located at 229 Monroe Street in downtown Wauseon, OH, 2
blocks west of N. Fulton St. on State Route 2 (Elm St), then one half
block north on Monroe. Through Labor Day, the museum will be open Tuesdays
through Fridays from 10am – 4pm, and Saturdays from 10am – 2pm. For more
information, call (419)337-7922 or visit the museum web site, at
www.fultoncountyhs.org.
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