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Isset Acres Museum

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I know some people would not consider trips to museums to be exciting adventures, but I beg to differ.   Museums are windows into the past, collections of beloved pastimes, and an exploration of the human spirit.          I sset Acres Museum in Huntingdon PA managed to showcase the wonders of history without forgetting the sadder, grimmer side, such as the story of the last man hanged for murder in the area. However, it was definitely a fun visit with something to spark everyone’s interest, vintage toys, WW2 uniforms, cars, old medical equipment, train sets, camera, antique printing presses, and so much more.             The museum is divided into three large main buildings and as with most museums, they have many more items in storage. The first building resembles a barn from the outside, so it’s natural that a section of the large exhibit space is dedicated to farm equipment. However, there’s also a large collection of vintage radios and phonographs, china, a printing