by newmodsite2019 | Aug 15, 2024 | Adopt An Artifact
About this Artifact This charming artifact reflects the resourcefulness and creativity of past generations! Many toys in the early 1900s looked a lot different than they do today. Plastic toys did not exist yet. Because toys could be expensive and hard to obtain, many...
by newmodsite2019 | Aug 15, 2024 | Adopt An Artifact
About this Artifact This WW II Life Jacket is a poignant reminder of the courage and sacrifice of those who served. The U.S. Coast Guard played a vital role in World War II, supporting both combat and traditional service missions. The Coast Guard’s...
by newmodsite2019 | Aug 15, 2024 | Adopt An Artifact
About this Artifact Shining a light on the rich maritime history of the House of Refuge! In October 1904, a fierce hurricane battered the Florida coast and caused two shipwrecks within 24 hours near Gilbert’s Bar House of Refuge. Among these was the Cosme...
by newmodsite2019 | Aug 15, 2024 | Adopt An Artifact
About this Artifact Their memory was preserved for generations to come. Mourning art was very popular in the Victorian era. Hair from deceased loved ones was frequently made into little tokens, jewelry, and horseshoe-shaped wreaths. As seen in this wreath, the...
by newmodsite2019 | Aug 15, 2024 | Adopt An Artifact
About this Artifact Rare example of an original Life-Saving Service member’s cap! The U.S. Coast Guard’s rich heritage dates back to 1790, when the Revenue Marine was established as one of the first branches of the U.S. Armed Services. In 1915, Congress...