Monrovia Historical Museum

Veterans Day (originally known as Armistice Day) is a federal holiday in the United States observed annually on November 11, for honoring military veterans, that is, persons who have served in the United States Armed Forces (and were discharged under conditions other than dishonorable).

Major hostilities of World War I were formally ended at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918, when the Armistice with Germany went into effect. At the urging of major U.S. veteran organizations, Armistice Day was renamed Veterans Day in 1954.

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Veterans Day celebrates the service of all U.S. military veterans, while Memorial Day (in May) honors those who had died while in military service. Another military holiday that also occurs in May, Armed Forces Day, honors those currently serving in the U.S. military. Additionally, Women Veterans Day is recognized by a growing number of U.S. states that specifically honors women who have served in the U.S. military.

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Overview

Front view of Monrovia Historical Museum, Monrovia, California

The Monrovia Historical Museum occupies the building that once housed the city's Municipal Swimming Pool. The Plunge, built in 1925, is designated as a Historic Landmark by the City of Monrovia. The former locker areas and dressing rooms now comprise our two exhibit wings, covering more than 8000 square feet.

The Historic Monrovia Wing introduces the guest to the Monroe Family and the town they helped establish, including the famous Pottenger Sanatorium that researched cures for breathing disorders, and a Pacific Electric Red Car exhibit. Also included in this wing are faithful reconstructions of a turn-of-the-20th-century kitchen and parlor, a 1907 classroom tribute to Monrovia's early grade schools, and an interactive police department exhibit.

The Historic Collections Wing includes a fascinating Natural History section that showcases interesting and unusual creatures and oddities seldom seen in public displays. There is also a great collection of the telephones and cameras of the past century, and an exhibit dedicated to Monrovia's service men and women, and much more. Docent-led tours are available.

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