Wilderness Road Regional Museum

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Hance-Alexander Family

The Hance family was of Swiss origin, settling around present day-Pulaski County around 1768. Adam Hance (b. 1747) belonged to the first … Read more...

Living History

The Wilderness Road Regional Museum invites visitors to experience Newbern's history. Volunteers offer tours with historical interpretation, … Read more...

Wilderness Road

The museum's namesake is a branch of the Great Wagon Road, which descends from the New Jersey-Pennsylvania border through southern … Read more...

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Whether you want to view our tremendous exhibits, or to research your family's local history, the Wilderness Road Regional Museum can help you.
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Exhibits

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PERMANENT EXHIBITS Into the Wilderness --  This permanent exhibit traces the history of the western spur of one of America’s first … Read more...

Archives

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Researchers may schedule an appointment to view primary documents in the Museum's Archives by calling the museum during hours of operation. … Read more...

Museum Store

The Wilderness Road Regional Museum's Bookstore and Gift Shop is a source of fun, educational, and useful souvenirs. Locally made soaps, … Read more...