Weatherford - Heartland of America Heritage Center
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Heartland of America Museum features 70 themed exhibits including military exhibits as well as antiques of all kinds. Transportation and the military exhibits are the most popular. The transportation display includes antique cars, tractors, buggies, and bicycles. The military display highlights World War II, Korea, and Vietnam.
On the grounds of the Heartland Museum are a one-room school house and a depression era blacksmith shop. Route 66 is also a notable exhibit with an original diner. The Route 66 Diner was visited by Elvis Presley on several occasions and a copy of his signature from the guest book is on display.
On the grounds of the Heartland Museum are a one-room school house and a depression era blacksmith shop. Route 66 is also a notable exhibit with an original diner. The Route 66 Diner was visited by Elvis Presley on several occasions and a copy of his signature from the guest book is on display.
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Heartland of America Heritage Center
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Hours:
9am-5pm; Sun: 1pm-5pm; Closed: Mon
Always closed on: New Year's Day (January 1), Memorial Day - USA (last Monday, May ), American Independance Day (July 4), Labor Day - USA (1st Monday, September), Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November ), Christmas - Christian (December 25), Easter - Christian
Tips: Wind Turbine Tours are available with 24 hour notice. The Tour consists of a slide show presentation showing the construction of a Wind Turbine from start to finish, a question and answer session and then a visit to the site of a Wind Turbine for photos, further discussion and a chance to "touch" a Wind Turbine.
Facilities: Gift shop
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