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Armed Forces Museum


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The Armed Forces Museum is dedicated to the preservation of military history from all branches of service for all eras.

The Museum has an extensive and varied collection of historic military memorabilia [uniforms, personal gear and items, weapons, and literature]. Tracked and wheeled vehicles, and armor. Including tanks, a DUKW, armored personnel carriers, armored cars, a Command car, a Weasel, two fire trucks, Three Field Ambulances, several jeeps, and Prototypes.


Admission: Donations Appreciated
Hours: May through October: 1:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M. / daily
Winter hours: 1:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M. / weekends
or by Appointment
Address: #1 Cut Street
Phone: 618-462-5237
Our Email: pwshetley@hotmail.com
Our Website:firearsn.empowering.com/armedforcesmuseum.htm

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