Old School Museum Winchester

Archeological

Commerce and Industry

Communications

Farming

Home and Hearth

Local Artifacts

School Room

Transportation

Archeological

arch-header2A large collection of Native American stone arrowheads and tools are now on display. Also on display is a Mastodon tooth, on loan from Roberta Ryder, which was found near Glasgow almost 100 years ago.
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Commerce and Industry

communications-headerMemories and mementos of various Scott County business from the last 150 years. Read More..

Communications

communicateThe communications area of the museum houses a large collection of early cameras, recording devices, phonographs, televisions, telephones and early electronics.
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Farming

farming-headerCome see our collection of farm tools, wagons, and machinery that helped shape our agricultural heritage.
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Home and Hearth

homenhearth_bannerMany of the items in the museum’s collection come from homes in the county. There are pieces that represent various aspects of day to day life.
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Local Artifacts

Winchester-Museum_367-pottery-banner Many of the artifacts on display throughout the museum belonged to or are on loan from local families. The Scott County Historical Society has generously loaned the museum some very rare items.
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School Room

Schoolroom The school room area contains items associated with public education in Scott County throughout history. In addition to vintage school furniture, books and supplies, there are many photos and personal items once belonging to students.
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Transportation

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Among the museum’s collection are some great examples of early transportation. On display are wagons, carriages, sleighs, and early automobiles. There is also an antique fire truck and even a barnstorming bi-plane. These items have been very popular with museum visitors and are always fun to see.
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