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Beatty Museum and its collection
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The Beatty Museum, also known as the Beatty Museum and Historical Society, is a volunteer-run local history museum located in Beatty, Nevada. The museum showcases the history of the Bullfrog mining district, which includes the towns of Rhyolite, Bullfrog, Gold Center, Transvaal, and Springdale. Visitors can learn about the way of life of the townspeople during the mining era.
Exhibitions at the Beatty Museum
The Beatty Museum offers a variety of exhibitions that include original items from the mining era such as furniture, clothing, and household items. It also displays equipment used by miners who worked in the Bullfrog district. In addition, the museum houses historical photographs, diaries, and letters from Beatty's townspeople and the surrounding area.
Native American Artifacts at the Beatty Museum
In addition to its focus on the Bullfrog mining era, the Beatty Museum also showcases Native American artifacts from the Shoshone tribe, whose members settled in Beatty. This provides visitors with a broader understanding of the area's history and cultural heritage.
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