GENERAL LEW WALLACE STUDY AND MUSEUM

CRAWFORDSVILLE, IN

The General Lew Wallace Study and Museum is a historic site located in Crawfordsville, Indiana. It is the former home of Lew Wallace, a Civil War general, governor of New Mexico Territory, and author of the best-selling novel, Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ. The museum is dedicated to preserving the life and legacy of Wallace.

The study is a two-story brick building that was constructed in 1895. It contains Wallace's personal library, which includes over 3,400 volumes, as well as his writing desk and other personal items. The building also features a museum exhibit that highlights Wallace's military career, his time as governor of New Mexico Territory, and his literary accomplishments.

The museum is situated on a beautiful 3-acre property that includes a carriage house, a water garden, and a bronze statue of Wallace. Visitors can take guided tours of the study and museum, and they can also explore the grounds on their own. The museum hosts a variety of events throughout the year, including lectures, book signings, and living history demonstrations.

Overall, the General Lew Wallace Study and Museum is an important historic site that offers visitors a glimpse into the life of one of America's most fascinating figures.

GENERAL LEW WALLACE STUDY AND MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in CRAWFORDSVILLE IN. US MID #8401800100

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Midwest (Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin).

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GENERAL LEW WALLACE STUDY AND MUSEUM
200 WALLACE AVENUE
CRAWFORDSVILLE
IN
47933

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