Camp Grant Museum
Introduction
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The museums operators works to preserve and house Rockford’s military history for all generations.

The museum is located in a local restaurant


Backstory and Context
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Camp Grant Museum is located within a local restaurant and offers a few exhibits and guided tours related to the history of the former training base. The museum collection includes dozens of pictures as well as exhibits of memorabilia. In addition to training American soldiers, Camp Grant held German prisoners of war
The Army closed the base shortly after World War II and this building was used as a local fire station. It is the only remaining building on the former base.
Cite This Entry
Western, Bryant and Clio Admin. "Camp Grant Museum." Clio: Your Guide to History. May 27, 2018. Accessed April 8, 2025. https://theclio.com/entry/47028