General Collections

The general exhibits area of 10,000 square feet displays pioneer tools, pioneer household items, antiques, and native wildlife displays. This exhibit includes

• collections illustrating the daily life of German-Russian immigrants
  • furniture
  • household items
  • tools
  • a “summer kitchen” display, and
  • a general store
• collections illustrating the special times in pioneer life
  • formal living room
  • clothing and a fancy button display
  • glassware
  • musical instruments
  • religious observances
  • weddings
  • funerals
• toys and models
• natural history displays, including native wildlife, rocks and minerals.
• Civil, Spanish-American, WWI, and WWII war firearms