FREE HOURS: Thursday – Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. NOTES: *The museum is located in an old military barracks. LOCATION: 75 East Army Post Rd Des Moines, Iowa PHONE: (515) 282-8060 WEBSITE: Fort Des Moines Museum & Education Center
FREE HOURS: Daily: 7:30 a.m. – Sunset NOTES: *This was the site of Illinois’ 2nd largest Civil War, Union Army training camp & a Confederate POW prison. LOCATION: 5063 Camp Butler Rd Springfield, Illinois PHONE: (217) 492-4070 WEBSITE: US Dept of VA – National Cemetery Administration: Camp Butler National Cemetery
COST: Per Person: $4.00 HOURS: Wednesday – Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. NOTES: *See the cell where gangster Charlie Birger spent time & the recreated gallows where he was hung. *They have an exhibit of the radio equipment that was used during an interview with George Harrison, while he … Continue reading
COST: Guided Tour Adults: $5.00 Children 6-12 years: $2.00 Children 5 years & under: Free HOURS: March Wednesday – Friday: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. April – December Wednesday – Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Site is closed to the public on some … Continue reading
FREE HOURS: April – October Daily: 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. November – March Daily: 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Closed Christmas day NOTES: *Block 14 Exhibits close 15 minutes before site closes. LOCATION: 5001 Highway 395 Independence, California PHONE: (760) 878-2194 ext: 3310 WEBSITE: National Park Service: Manzanar National … Continue reading
