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John and Annie Glenn Museum

Coordinates: 39°59′36″N 81°44′11″W / 39.993225°N 81.73625°W / 39.993225; -81.73625
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John & Annie Glenn Museum
The John & Annie Glenn Museum
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Established1962
Location72 W. Main Street
New Concord, Ohio 43762
Coordinates39°59′36″N 81°44′11″W / 39.993225°N 81.73625°W / 39.993225; -81.73625
Websitejohnglennhome.org

The John & Annie Glenn Museum is a museum in New Concord, Ohio, United States, honoring astronaut and senator John Glenn and his wife and disability rights advocate Annie Glenn.[1] It is located at the site of Glenn's boyhood home, which has been moved back to Main Street in New Concord, Ohio and restored as it was when he lived there until his enlistment in World War II.[2]

History and mission

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The mission of the museum is to honor the first American to orbit the Earth and his partnership with a remarkable woman. They also teach about life during the Great Depression and the Home Front during WWII through a living history presentation. The museum on May 19, 2019, was listed on the National Register of Historic Places.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "We are saddened by the loss of John Glenn". Ohiohistory.org. Retrieved 26 November 2017.
  2. ^ "The John & Annie Glenn — Museum". Johnglennhome.org. Archived from the original on 27 October 2009. Retrieved 26 November 2017.
  3. ^ The Columbus Dispatch Staff (May 21, 2019). "New Concord celebrated: John and Annie Glenn Museum now on National Register listing". The Columbus Dispatch. Columbus, Ohio: Gannett Company. Retrieved May 19, 2020.
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