Well, it was until last fall and I got an opportunity to tour the exhibit. I'm hoping that the interactive part will be going to other local museums. Definitely an interesting show, and judging by all the kids there when I toured it (summer school day camp trip) the little ones all became young submariners.
The exhibit also feature Lake County, Illinois' role in the war.
From the Naval aspect of the war, there was a full-scale mock up of the USS Monitor's turret, complete with bolts, as well as a mock up of the Hunley which allowed people to get in and turn the propellers, just like what that brave crew had to do. Even a rubber propeller at the stern that turned.
Also, they had the US Navy Commodore's uniform worn by William Radford of the USS New Ironsides, who was also in command of the USS Cumberland when it was sunk by the Confederate ironclad CSS Virginia. That 150th anniversary is coming up in about three weeks.
They had photos of the ironclads CSS Neuse, CSS Atlanta, USS Choctow and USS Chickasaw.
If You hear of It Coming to Place Near You, See It. --Old B-Runner
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