FORBES ROAD GUN MUSEUM

LIGONIER, PA

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The Forbes Road Gun Museum, located in Ligonier, PA, is a fascinating destination for history buffs and gun enthusiasts alike. The museum is housed in a restored 1789 log cabin and showcases an impressive collection of antique firearms and related artifacts.

Among the exhibits on display are rifles, muskets, pistols, and shotguns from the 18th, 19th, and early 20th centuries. Visitors can also view a variety of accessories and accoutrements, such as powder horns, bullet molds, and gunsmithing tools.

In addition to the firearms themselves, the museum offers insight into the role of guns in American history. Displays highlight the weapons used by soldiers during the Revolutionary War, the Civil War, and other conflicts. Visitors can also learn about the development of firearms technology and the impact of guns on American society.

The Forbes Road Gun Museum is staffed by knowledgeable volunteers who are happy to answer questions and provide additional information about the exhibits. Admission is free, although donations are appreciated. The museum is open on Saturdays and Sundays from May through October, as well as by appointment.

FORBES ROAD GUN MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in LIGONIER PA. US MID #8404201102

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mid-Atlantic (District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania).

Contact FORBES ROAD GUN MUSEUM

FORBES ROAD GUN MUSEUM
RR 5 BOX 173
LIGONIER
PA
15658

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FORBES ROAD GUN MUSEUM Information

MID # 8404201102
Name FORBES ROAD GUN MUSEUM
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Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , Mid-Atlantic
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 251190077
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INCOME 0
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LAT/LONG 40.249094, -79.222997
CODES FIPS State Code: 42
FIPS County Code: 129
US Census Tract: 808402
US Census Block: 3019