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Illinois State Military Museum in Springfield

From Episode number 545, Glen Davies' Sideshow Art; Collector's Showcase with Barbara Peckham; Illinois State Military Museum; Forest Glen State Park, air date Thursday, October 09, 1997

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Prairie Fire visits the Illinois State Military Museum in Springfield. The museum is now housed in a barracks, but will move into the historic commissary building on Camp Lincoln when renovations are complete. At the museum, visitors can view Civil War memorabilia from Union officer John A. Logan, and see the artificial leg of Mexican general Santa Anna, who became notorious for his assault on the Alamo in 1836.

“Santa Anna was eating a roast chicken lunch during the Battle of Cerro Gordo when he was surprised by men of the 4th Regiment, Illinois Volunteer Infantry,” said WILL-TV executive producer Jack Kelly. “He rode away to safety, but he left behind his lunch and his artificial leg.”

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Segment duration: 07:51

Producer: Jack Kelly

This segment is filed in these categories: History • Illinois Culture/History • Libraries/Museums/Cultural Centers • Military • Springfield

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