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Civil War and Underground Railroad Museum of Philadelphia Attraction Details
Civil War and Underground Railroad Museum of Philadelphia
http://www.civilwarmuseumphiladelphia.org
The Civil War and Underground Railroad Museum of Philadelphia, the nation's oldest chartered Civil War museum, offers three floors of permanent displays and changing exhibits relating to the Civil War and its legacy. Upcoming changing exhibits include "Raiders of the Lost Archives: Treasures from the Collection" (March-April 2005), "Three Sundays: From Joy to Mourning in Philadelphia, April 1865" (April-May 2005), "Just Before, During, and After the Battle, Mother: Philadelphia Women in the Civil War" (May-June 2005), "Flags of Freedom" (June-July 2005), and "Gettysburg Remembered" (July-August 2005). A children's discovery dresser features wearable clothing and reproduction Civil War-era artifacts for families to share. The museum's historical archives and its 6,000-volume collection of books and periodicals relating to the Civil War are available for research use by appointment. Housed in an 1858 row house two blocks south of Rittenhouse Square, the museum is convenient to parking, public transportation, shops, hotels, and restaurants. Hours are Thursday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and other days by appointment. $5 adults; $4 seniors; $3 students and children 3-12; free to children under 3.

Address:
1805 Pine Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103

Phone: 215-735-8196

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