CIVIL WAR BOOKS SPAWNED LIBRARY AND MUSEUM BUT THE VINTAGE MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS ARE THE STARS AT THE HOME OF THE 1ST BRIGADE BAND IN WATERTOWN.(LOCAL/WISCONSIN)

From: Wisconsin State Journal (Madison, WI) | Date: May 15, 2005 | Copyright information

Byline: Margaret Krueger Watertown Daily Times

WATERTOWN -- A collection of Civil War books was the inspiration for the creation of a library and museum in Heritage Hall, home of the 1st Brigade Band.

The books are not as rare as the antique musical instruments sharing the space, but without the books the library/museum would not exist.

The Civil War books, with an estimated value of $18,000, were a gift to the Heritage Military Music Foundation fr...

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