|
Other permanent exhibits include a
representation of a Grant County pioneer log cabin,
locally manufactured glass bottle and fruit jar collection, antique electric
kitchen appliances, children's toys, and vintage
clothing.
Veterans from the United States Armed Forces are
recognized in the Patriotic Exhibit. Included in the exhibit is a photograph of
Civil War veteran Woodson Marshall, a uniform from the Spanish-American War as
well as artifacts from both World Wars, the Korean and Vietnam Wars, and
Operation Southern Watch in Saudi Arabia.
The Irene Reed Indiana History and Genealogy Department
is also located in the Carnegie building. Special non-circulating collections in
this area provide information for those researching Marion and Grant County
history and tracing family histories. A gift from the Keating Foundation in 1985
furnished and redecorated part of this expanded area in honor of Mrs. Reed who
gave more than 33 years of service to the library and community.
Open year-round. Group tours are available; please arrange in advance with
the Museum curator. Call for information (765) 668-2900, extension 150 or
e-mail
us.
|
