Boonsborough Museum of History (Boonsboro Museum of History)

Description

Open Most Sundays, May-Sept. from 1 to 4; Calling ahead is advised. Also open by appointment. Admission Free, Donation Requested Free parking Just minutes from interstates 70 & 81 Doug Bast, Owner/Director Extensive displays of Civil War relics from the local battlefields of South Mountain, Antietam and Harper's Ferry, including personal items of Confederate Officer Henry Kyd Douglas. Rare books and documents Large collection of firearms, from tiny watch fob pistols to canons weighing nearly a ton; over 500 edged weapons from around the world. Antique china and glassware Indian artifacts from North, Central and South America, including stone weapons, pottery, beadwork, and a cane that was carved by Chief Geronimo. A collection of lighting devices that span 2000 years - from Roman pottery oil lamps to Art Nouveau electric lighting. Ancient artifacts including a Roman bronze safety pin ca. 100 b.c., an Egyptian mummy statue, and rare Chinese stirrups from the T'ang Dynasty. Recreations of a Cabinetmaker's Shop of 1860 and a 19th Century General Store with displays of dolls, toys and authentic old-time merchanise. and SO much more!