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New England Civil War Museum

New England Civil War Museum is a history museum in Rockville, Connecticut. It is one of the U.S. museums catalogued by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

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About this museum

What is New England Civil War Museum?

The New England Civil War Museum and Research Center occupies a portion of Memorial Hall, which was purpose-built for use by Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) Civil War veterans in Rockville, Connecticut. Thomas F. Burpee Post #71 of the Grand Army of the Republic held their meetings in the Grand Hall from 1890 until 1929. Alden Skinner Camp #45 of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, their direct heir, have held their monthly meetings in the hall since 1890, making it the oldest continuously-used GAR Hall in the entire country.

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Museum details

Name
New England Civil War Museum
Type
History Museum
City
Rockville
State
Connecticut
IMLS Museum ID
8400900502
Coordinates
41.86742, -72.44934
What kind of museum is New England Civil War Museum?

New England Civil War Museum is classified as a history museum in the IMLS Museum Data Files. Browse more history museums →

Where is New England Civil War Museum located?

New England Civil War Museum is located in Rockville, Connecticut at approximately 41.86742, -72.44934. See the map above.

Does New England Civil War Museum have a website?

The IMLS record for New England Civil War Museum does not list a website.

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