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Visitor tip
Start with the 'If These Walls Could Talk' exhibit to understand the building's complete history — it's the museum-wide centerpiece that ties together the Civil War artifacts, mercantile store, post office, and print shop exhibits across different rooms
Visitor tip
Look for the Civil War-era Union soldier graffiti preserved in the building itself — these are unique historical markings that bring the local Civil War history to life and shouldn't be missed
Quick Facts
- Type
- Natural History Museum
- Building
- Blackman-Bosworth Building, built 1827-28 — one of first commercial brick buildings west of Allegheny Mountains
- Historic Features
- Civil War-era Union soldier graffiti, original stone vault, 1894 addition
- Main Exhibit
- If These Walls Could Talk — journey through building's transformation as mercantile store, commissary, post office, print shop, and courthouse
What visitors say
- Start with the 'If These Walls Could Talk' exhibit to understand the building's complete history — it's the museum-wide centerpiece that ties together the Civil War artifacts, mercantile store, post office, and print shop exhibits across different rooms
- Plan for a shorter visit (1-2 hours) as this is a compact, 'neat little' museum rather than a sprawling institution, making it ideal for a focused afternoon trip without needing a full day commitment
- Look for the Civil War-era Union soldier graffiti preserved in the building itself — these are unique historical markings that bring the local Civil War history to life and shouldn't be missed
Did You Know?
- The museum's primary exhibit 'If These Walls Could Talk' features Civil War-era Union soldier graffiti preserved within the historic Blackman-Bosworth building
- The 'If These Walls Could Talk' exhibit showcases the transformation of a single building across centuries, incorporating artifacts from a historic mercantile store, post office, and print shop
- The 'If These Walls Could Talk' museum-wide exhibit opened in June 2021
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