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Highlights are a submarine display with an authentic World War II periscope, "Tank Mountain" interactive display in which visitors can operate remote-controlled tanks on mountainous terrain. Visitors can enter a life-sized European command post equipped with period communications equipment. Throughout the museum dioramas bring the conflict to life for visitors. A section on the Eastern Front details the conflict between Russia and Germany that would become the largest front of the war. |
Highlights are a submarine display with an authentic World War II periscope, "Tank Mountain" interactive display in which visitors can operate remote-controlled tanks on mountainous terrain. |
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Visitors can enter a life-sized European command post equipped with period communications equipment. Throughout the museum dioramas bring the conflict to life for visitors. A section on the Eastern Front details the conflict between Russia and Germany that would become the largest front of the war. |
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Thousands of other items are on display, constantly being rotated. These include weaponry, uniforms, field gear and video. |
Thousands of other items are on display, constantly being rotated. These include weaponry, uniforms, field gear and video. |
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== Library == |
== Library == |
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The Eldred World War II museum is home to over 8,000 volumes of books, magazines, newspapers, memiors and other items, one of the largest World War II collections in the United States. Visitors are welcomed to these resources, but no item can leave museum grounds. |
The Eldred World War II museum is home to over 8,000 volumes of books, magazines, newspapers, memiors and other items, one of the largest World War II collections in the United States.[[Image:7-13-06_123.jpg |thumb|]] Visitors are welcomed to these resources, but no item can leave museum grounds. |
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== Gallery of Valor == |
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The Gallery of Valor was unveiled November 11, 2006. The displays take visitors through six areas: Training, Shipping and Transportation, U.S. Navy in Action, North Africa-Sicily-Italy, Sabotage and Spy War and the Eastern Front. |
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Revision as of 15:13, 2 May 2007
The Eldred World War II Museum [1] is located in Eldred, Pennsylvania, 80 miles south of Buffalo, New York and 175 miles north east of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Established in May of 1996, the museum has continually expanded from one room to three stories. The Eldred World War II Museum is a non-profit organization that offers visitors an array of exhibits and information about World War II free of charge.
Exhibits
The Eldred World War II Museum is home to several permanent displays. Mitchell Paige Hall, named after Medal of Honor Recipient USMC Col. Mitchell Paige, features many of Paige's war souvenirs and personal items including Paige's dress whites and Medal of Honor.
The European and Pacific theaters are highlighted in multiple displays throughout the museum.
Highlights are a submarine display with an authentic World War II periscope, "Tank Mountain" interactive display in which visitors can operate remote-controlled tanks on mountainous terrain.
Visitors can enter a life-sized European command post equipped with period communications equipment. Throughout the museum dioramas bring the conflict to life for visitors. A section on the Eastern Front details the conflict between Russia and Germany that would become the largest front of the war.
Thousands of other items are on display, constantly being rotated. These include weaponry, uniforms, field gear and video.
Library
The Eldred World War II museum is home to over 8,000 volumes of books, magazines, newspapers, memiors and other items, one of the largest World War II collections in the United States.
Visitors are welcomed to these resources, but no item can leave museum grounds.
Gallery of Valor
The Gallery of Valor was unveiled November 11, 2006. The displays take visitors through six areas: Training, Shipping and Transportation, U.S. Navy in Action, North Africa-Sicily-Italy, Sabotage and Spy War and the Eastern Front.