The Bushwhacker Museum . . .
is designed to appeal to all ages, with an informal atmosphere
and many interactive exhibits. Children seem to be especially
fascinated by the Native American exhibits, and enjoy playing
“school” in the old child-sized classroom.
With over 10,000 square feet of
exhibit space, the Bushwhacker also caters to a wide range of
interests. Exhibits include everything from prehistoric tools
and fossils to antique medical instruments and women’s wedding
finery. You will find Civil War artifacts, antique carriages,
old handmade quilts, children’s toys, antique sidesaddles, early
fire department memorabilia and so much more … Come take a
stroll with us through Vernon County's past!
The Bushwhacker Jail . . .
is a rare example of prison facilities in the late nineteenth
century. It is the oldest structure in Nevada, and one of the
few buildings spared when Federal Militia burned Nevada to the
ground in 1863. You can tour the beautifully restored jailer’s
family quarters, step inside a grim, dark jail cell, or marvel
at the graffiti in the old drunk tank. This is an unusual
adventure for the entire family.
