John and Annie Glenn Museum explained

John & Annie Glenn Museum
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Established:1962
Location:72 W. Main Street
New Concord, Ohio 43762

The John & Annie Glenn Museum is a museum in New Concord, Ohio, United States, honoring astronaut and senator John Glenn and his wife and disability rights advocate Annie Glenn.[1] It is located at the site of Glenn's boyhood home, which has been moved back to Main Street in New Concord, Ohio and restored as it was when he lived there until his enlistment in World War II.[2]

History and mission

The mission of the museum is to honor the first American to orbit the Earth and his partnership with a remarkable woman. They also teach about life during the Great Depression and the Home Front during WWII through a living history presentation. The museum on May 19, 2019, was listed on the National Register of Historic Places.[3]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: We are saddened by the loss of John Glenn. Ohiohistory.org. 26 November 2017.
  2. Web site: The John & Annie Glenn — Museum. Johnglennhome.org. 26 November 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20091027103127/http://geocities.com/marshallstax/specialaudio.html. 27 October 2009. live.
  3. News: New Concord celebrated: John and Annie Glenn Museum now on National Register listing. The Columbus Dispatch Staff. The Columbus Dispatch. Gannett Company. Columbus, Ohio. May 21, 2019. May 19, 2020.