new madrid historical museum
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We arrived just as the doors opened and spent 3 hours in this museum. The woman there that day was very informed and was able to bring personal touches to the experience. We had heard about the earthquake and the Civil War but the museum brought so much more to the forefront about the area and their experience. You could almost feel what those living there experienced by the displays and info. Also was surprised to learn of the cotton and rice grown in this area plus the commerce dealing with these products. There is the first sewing machine and a barbers chair among the artifacts that prove the saying "You've come a long way baby". It is amazing what old items can tell about that time in history. This little museum has a wealth of information. The little gift shop has a variety of items and was the place we purchased our Christmas ornament. A ornament with a hand painted picture of the cotton. It had the local artist name on it. I also got cotton puff and seeds for our granddaughter's Pre-K class. All reasonably priced. For $4 each we got to visit the museum and the One room school house down the street. Being close to the levee we were able to stand on the New Madrid Fault Line. This was on the bucket list and well worth the trip.
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If in the New Madrid area, this is not to be missed. The section on the earthquake was especially interesting. They have an interactive earthquake monitor/screen that shows the earthquakes around the globe that have occurred over the last hours, days, weeks. There is also a seismometer that he reading the current quakes in the area. Also some interesting native American and civil war exhibits. Exhibits are newer and interactive for old and young.
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Picturesque museum located right along the levee beside the Mississippi River. Lots of information about the 1811-1812 New Madrid earthquakes and the French and Spanish settlers of this community. If you're lucky one of the large river cruising boats might be docked there during your visit. Take a minute to drive through New Madrid and visit the Hunter Dawson house which is about a mile up the road.
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My boyfriend and I visited the museum on a whim during a drive a few months ago. I had been to this museum as a small child, but I didn't remember anything about it. This museum has a surprisingly high number of displays and exhibits. The lower level focuses mainly on the New Madrid earthquake and local history. Upstairs that have recreated a kitchen and bedroom scene typical of what you would see in the 1800's in New Madrid. The woman who was working was very friendly and is a retired teacher from the local school. When she found out I teach 5th grade, she loaded me up with tons of freebies to take back to my students. She suggested that I bring my students to the museum, but my school and the museum are almost 70 miles away. The museum is a great stop if you are in the area already.
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My main goal, as odd as it may sound, was to stand on the New Madrid Fault Line across the street next to the river - which we did - but even better to find an opportunity to learn about New Madrid's rich history from a resident expert. Fascinating little museum, well worth the $3 admission, packed with military objects / uniforms, Native American artifacts, earthquake info, and other cultural oddities (I will never forget the weirdly impressive Laforge Family hair wreath circa 1861). The building itself was once the town saloon. Watch the museum's short video and then ask staff all your questions - our museum guide was so welcoming and excited to share, her enthusiasm was contagious. Definitely worth it to exit the main highway and acquaint yourself with part of the US not everyone realizes is so interesting. I think kids might love it, too. We visited about an hour, but a true history fan might easily stay longer.
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This private museum has museum quality exhibits of the 1811-1812 New Madrid massive earthquake and scientific explanations of the the geology and causes of earthquakes.The manager is well informed and able to answer many questions. The museum also has exhibits of important nearby Mississippi River Civil War battlessuch as the the battle for Island # 10. There are other historical artifacts to see as well.The museum is just steps away from the Mississippi River.
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The cost is only $3.00 it is well worth it. The museum has a lot of information on the earthquakes from 1811-1812 as well as early Native Americans who lived there. There is also information on the Civil War and the action that happened in that area.
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I was so impressed that the exhibits are "the real thing", not recreations. This is stuff from people's homes and lives. One very well informed attendant.
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This is a smaller museum that has a great deal of information about Native Americans who lived during the Mississippian Era, the Spanish settling the region, and the earthquake of 1811. The admission is only $3 per person and it is well worth it. Make sure you walk across the street and view the river.
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My husband and I wandered in here on a drive from New Orleans back to our hometown in Michigan. What a treat it was to walk in and be greeted with so much enthusiasm. The gentleman that runs the museum obviously loves his job and history. He showed us two short films. The first was on the history of New Madrid, the second was about the earthquakes in 1811 and 1812.