Coast Guard Heritage Museum
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The Coast Guard Heritage Museum is dedicated to preserving the history of the Coast Guard and its predecessors—the Revenue Cutter Service and the U. S. Life-saving Service. It also features exhibits on military history and lighthouses. It was established in 2005 and is located in a former US Customs House and post office. The museum features numerous artifacts such as uniforms, ship models and items used in lighthouse such as brass oil items. There is also a village smithy and Blacksmith's shop, and the oldest wooden jail in America, which was built in the 1600s.
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The Coast Guard Heritage Museum
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M., Ben. "Coast Guard Heritage Museum." Clio: Your Guide to History. February 9, 2016. Accessed March 13, 2025. https://theclio.com/entry/21595
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http://www.coastguardheritagemuseum.org/exhibits.html