This museum was established to promote interest, education and research in military and civic history of the Kingsville-Essex County area. On display are items that belonged to veterans of the Boer War, WWI, WWII, Korea, Afghanistan Wars and also Peacekeeping. Also on display are household and farm items from earlier times.
This museum is truly a hidden gem.
Admission is by donation.
Family-Friendly
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Washrooms
Wheelchair AccessSee the handcuffs that Acting Sgt. Major Maurice Snook had to wear while a prisoner of war.
See Skippy in his Navy uniform – the ventriloquist dummy that entertained the troops.
See the Squadron 408 display including a helicopter memorial blade dedicated to those who perished.
145 Division Street South, Kingsville, ON, Canada
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