The Missouri Civil War Museum

The Missouri Civil War Museum has been open since June of 2013 and has become one of the largest Civil War Museums in the Nation. The Museum was built where the Barrack's gymnasium was located during the Civil War. A research center is in being built currently in the building directly next to the Museum in order to achieve higher levels of research. 

An original copy of the book "Uncle Tom's Cabin," which is an anti-slavery novel written by American author Harriet Beacher Stowe. The book was published in 1852 and is said to have laid the grounds for the Civil War that follow in the years soon after the publishing date. 

 This is an original Bible from the Civil War that was written in German.

 The Beaver Felt Top hats were a popular worn item, with the trade market for beaver felt during the Civil War era in high demand. 

This 48 star United States National Flag was the burial flag for Private William Mennerich of Company C of the 4th Missouri Cavalry. Mennerich fought in many battles during the Civil War and at one time was even held prisoner at Belle Island, Virginia. 

Franz Schwarzer arrived in America from Austria in 1864. After moving to Washington, Missouri, he started making Zithers (the above instrument). This was a common instrument during the time of the Civil War.

As medicine was not that far advanced, the surgical kits in the 1860's made for a brutal and painful experience. As shown in the case above, the tools that were used were simple and provided a way to amputate the body part that was damaged. 

The different currencies from the Civil War Era. 

 Stereoscopes were first invented in 1833 by Sir Charles Wheatstone of England. This device allowed a person to view the photographs in 3-D. Civil War photographs were produced to be viewed in stereoscopes and became popular in the 19th and 20th century.