livingston county war museum

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  007TimeTraveler

  Touring the museum is like taking a trip through time. The world wars all the way up to Iraq and Afghanistan with displays of uniforms and various weapons. The staff was extremely knowledgeable and very enthusiastic to answer questions. This was a very humbling experience.

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  juliesG6845PQ

  We had teen boys with us and they couldnt see enough. The veterans that where there gave so many good stories. They let us hold some of the guns and we got great pics of the boys. There was so much to look at! I would come back in a heartbeat.

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  224Belka

  Visiting War Museum in Livingston County leaves a very deep Impression.History of the war is carefully preserved and skillfully displayed.People who served in military defending our country during the wars represented by mannequins dressed in uniforms. Names and ranks shown.Literary hundreds on the floor. News headlines, ammunitions. Everything says a story, leaves a mark in memory. We were very lucky to meet David Estes. He is a sun of Dal Estes, who was a founder of this museum. He served in Vietnam War and works now with students as the Education Director.Museum is located at 321 North Main Street, Pontiac, Il Open Monday-Saturday 10 am - 4 pm. Sunday 12-4 pm. Ph. 815 842-0301Free parking. Web: livingstoncountywarmuseum.com

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  Kelz225

  This place has TONS of uniforms from every branch. I thought it was very neat to see it. We were not able to spend too much time due to us getting there close to closing time, but from what we did see it was a very nice put together museum!

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  Robisky

  Brought tears to my eyes when touring this museum. A great tribute to those who served our country, some paying the ultimate sacrifice. God bless all those that served.

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  ILTraveller61764

  It's hard to believe all the memorabilia and relics they have crammed into such a small upstairs area but it is well worth the stop. There are volunteers working there that will share stories with you and answer questions as well. Last time I was there I got to speak to a WWII Vet who told my dad and myself many stories of his past. My dad even found some patches there from the tank battalion that he taught out of in Fort Knox, KY many years ago. It really brought back memories for him and I would suggest that if you have a living family Veteran to bring with that you do so. It's not some fancy hands on type museum but more of the real deal stuff that you don't always get to see at those larger places. I only chose a friends visit because they didn't have Family (adults).

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  johnwV3884UL

  Came to visit the Route 66 museum which shares the same building. Located on the second floor it showcases items brought back from veterans of WWI through current wars. There were mannequins on display dressed in the clothing of area veterans and service member which I thought was very neat. Reading all of the stories it's hard not to get emotional thinking about all who have defended our freedom. It was cool to hear from a WWII vet about his experiences and along with a Vietnam vet they were very knowledgeable about all of the artifacts. Couldn't believe all of the items on display!!

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  TKD1BB

  This was a little gem in Pontiac. No idea it was there, but worth a visit. Over 200 military uniforms on mannequins plus other memorabilia. Also, has exhibits for life in the 1940's which was interesting.Admission is free and it adjoins a hwy 66 exhibit which is also interesting.

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  S1las

  We stopped here after leaving Chicago on day 1 of our Route 66 journey. We arrived quite late as they shut at four but the volunteers said they would stay open for us and we are so glad they did. It's such a personal museum with uniforms of local servicemen and women who have passed away in active service. We learnt a lot and traded military stories with everyone. Thankyou for staying later for us.

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  Shar51

  I didn't know what to expect here but was surprised by the number of items on display. Wow!! This museum was started by a local man several years ago. If he was still alive, he would be very pleased how this museum shows today.