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Joshua L. Chamerlain's Museum

226 Maine Street, Brunswick, ME 04011
(207) 729-6606
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Ranked #3 of 14 attractions in Brunswick
5.0 of 5 stars 4 Reviews
Traveller Description: The Joshua L. Chamberlain Museum celebrates Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain, the Civil War General, hero of the Battle of Gettysburg and other... more »
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25 reviews 25 reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“A sense of History”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 December 2011

If you are a Civil War buff, you MUST see Joshua Chamberlain's house. Great artifacts and you'll get a sense of the man himself. More

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34 helpful votes 34 helpful votes
“Great museum with well informed, knowledgeable tour guides”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 October 2011

This is a great museum which shares a lot of history and little known facts abotu a war hero that everyone should see and learn more about. For many years the house was actually a Bowdoin Frat house, until it was finally realized the historical value of the property and was then turned into t museum by the Pejebscot Historical... More

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denver
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10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
“well worth it”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 October 2011
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As a civil war buff I had to visit this place on a recent trip to Maine. The tour was reasonably priced and well presented by a knowledgeable guide This place is a piece of history all should see. As a professor, governor and medal of honor recipient, all Americans should come here. More

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Maryland
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“A Wonderful History Lesson”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 August 2011
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The Joshua L Chamberlain museum in Brunswick, ME is a must see for any civil war history buff. The tour will give you a greater perspective of this great man's life after his civil war days were finished. The tour guide did a great job and was very informative. If you decide to go read " In the Hands of... More

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