Rotating exhibit gallery with a biannual change. Currently on display is “Intriguing Objects,” which highlights unusual artifacts from our collection.

Ship's bell from the U.S.S. Oregon City, a class Heavy Cruiser launched in 1945 and decommissioned in 1947.

Ship's bell from the U.S.S. Oregon City, a class Heavy Cruiser launched in 1945 and decommissioned in 1947.

This particular style of wagon would have belonged to a more affluent citizen such as a doctor (for making house calls).

This particular style of wagon would have belonged to a more affluent citizen such as a doctor (for making house calls).

Wire mesh finger “gloves”  (top left) were used to keep fingers comfortable while ensuring they were stationary.

Wire mesh finger “gloves”  (top left) were used to keep fingers comfortable while ensuring they were stationary.