Monroe County Museum — Attraction in Monroe

I would have given less if I could be more specific. The museum itself is amazing , but I recently encountered volunteers/ employees maybe ?? at the Lantern tour event on October 21st and they were very rude. We were wrapping up pictures and 6pm and were basically told to leave , your event didn't start until 7:50 pm and we were not in the way of your set up. Several other people were just as unfriendly. I thought this would be a nice event to attend until we were...

I was very impressed! Admittedly, I had low expectations going in but this museum goes above and beyond what one usually sees at "small town" museums.

I also wait to highlight the accessibility of this place: there's an elevator and handicap accessible bathrooms on both floors. As an able-bodied person I'm trying to be more aware of my surroundings and this place, this being said, I'm not sure about the rap coming in, it looked a little rough on the edges, but...

This is a must see for all history buffs.

I love this museum. My family have visited there many times when in Monroe. There is a great Custer display with many original artifacts. On display are original civil war flag eagles. They are bronze and go on top of the battle flag poles, both union and confederate. All are original from the early 1860's. Monroe is a great small town with friendly people and nice restaurants. We always have...