Meeker County Museum at the G.A.R. Hall

They say a picture’s worth a thousand words, and while this post isn’t going to be quite that long, there is a lot we can glean from this...

The thousands of visitors who came to Litchfield for the 1889 G.A.R. Encampment were kept busy with all kinds of activities and events.

In June 1889, Litchfield was the site of the Grand Army of the Republic’s (G.A.R.) Northwestern District Encampment.

A look at the life and career of Dr. Harold Wilmot, Meeker County doctor for over 50 years.

Meeker County has a long history of Memorial Celebrations, dating back to the early days of the G.A.R.

First-time visitors to the Meeker County Museum at the G.A.R. Hall are often surprised by the museum’s size. The front half of the...

The grand, brick structure that looks across Litchfield’s Central Park is the historic G.A.R. Hall. G.A.R. stands for Grand Army of the...

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