Display Case (East wall)

Glass case (East Wall)

Civil War Relics

These civil war relics were attached to a portrait of Sergeant William Lawrence, who was killed at Battle of Bull Run, 1861
Uniform button and belt buckle
Bullets were from Anderson Prison where his brother Charles was a prisoner
(temporarily on exhibit in room 1a, glass-topped display cabinet)

Year (or year range)
1861
Approximate era
don't know
Donated by
Austin Lawrence

Palm Leaf hats

Two palm leaf hats made in Warwick
A home industry engaged in by women and girls from 1850-1900
Hats located on top of display case,East Wall, Room 1a

Year (or year range)
1850-1900
Approximate era
1851-1900

Plaque from base of Stevens Flag Pole erected on School House ground

Plaque from base of Stevens Flag Pole erected on School House ground. Pole replaced 1957.
Wording on plaque: Given to the town of Warwick in loving memory of Maria Mayo Stevens daughter of Joseph Stevens Esquire by his heirs and descendants July 1, 1917
Plaque on top of display case, East Wall

Year (or year range)
1917
Approximate era
1901-1925
Donated by
Charles A. Morse
Donation date
1962

Program for play "The Revolution Comes To Lemuel Hedge"

Program for play "The Revolution Comes to Lemuel Hedge" by Charles Morse and George Foot
Play in honor of the American Revolution Bicentennial 1776-1976
July 2-3, 1976; Mt. Grace Field
Photo includes cast list of 1976 production
Play first given on August 16 and 17, 1975 with a slightly different cast
Cast of 1975 production found in program included in photo book of bicentennial play
Program located in wooden cabinet, left unit, north wall of room 1a

Year (or year range)
1976
Approximate era
1976-2000