WOMEN'S CIVIL WAR MUSEUM

BARDSTOWN, KY

The Women's Civil War Museum is a small museum located in Bardstown, Kentucky that is dedicated to the contributions of women during the Civil War. The museum is housed in the historic 1852 building that was once the home of the Spalding family, who were prominent citizens of the area during the Civil War.

The museum features exhibits and displays that showcase the role of women during the Civil War, including their contributions as nurses, spies, and soldiers. The collection includes artifacts such as letters, diaries, photographs, and personal items related to women who served during the war.

One of the most prominent exhibits in the museum is dedicated to the story of Mary Elizabeth Bowser, a former slave who became a spy for the Union Army. The exhibit features a replica of the dress that Bowser wore while working as a spy in the Confederate White House, along with other artifacts related to her remarkable story.

The Women's Civil War Museum also hosts educational programs and events throughout the year, including lectures, workshops, and living history demonstrations. Visitors can also take a guided tour of the museum, which provides an in-depth look at the role of women during the Civil War and their contributions to the war effort.

WOMEN'S CIVIL WAR MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in BARDSTOWN KY. US MID #8402100006

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Southeastern (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia).

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WOMEN'S CIVIL WAR MUSEUM
204 E BROADWAY ST
BARDSTOWN
KY
40004

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