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The
original collection dates back to 1884 when the Rehoboth Antiquarian Society
was founded. Since that time, the collection has grown to over 5000
artifacts, archival materials, and photographs. The museum and barn
buildings have displays that illuminate the history of Rehoboth. The museum
exhibit area includes a reproduction of 17th-century kitchen with an
open-hearth fireplace, a 19th-century parlor, and a portrait gallery. Among
the highlights in the collection are the Civil War letters of a Rehoboth
resident, a tall clock by Peregrine White, a collection of 19th-century
woodworking planes, and a diorama of the Mason Barney Shipyard.
The
Carpenter Museum actively collects artifacts that illustrate the
exploration, early settlement, history and growth of industry, culture, and
society of Rehoboth, from the earliest days to the present. The objects
collected must be historically or artistically significant and relevant to
the museum’s stated purpose of preserving and perpetuating the history and
culture of Rehoboth. The objects must be appropriate for present or
potential use in exhibitions, research, education, or loans to other
museums. For further information about donating an artifact please contact
the museum.
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