I recently visited the Herndon Depot Museum which is is run by the Herndon Historical Society.
Today the museum was packed with visitors since they had a silent auction going on to raise money.
The auction had items related to railroads and trains such as railroad spikes, locks, and even a vintage dish used by a railroad dinning car.
Front Door of the Herndon Depot Museum
Antiques in the Museum
Vintage Clothing Display
Although the museum is only about three rooms, they pack a lot of Herndon’s history in to this area.
Best of all, there is no admission fee to the museum and parking is free.
Of particular interest to Farmhouse Magic Blog, was the working electric telegraph, see photograph below. Samuel F. B. Morse invented the telegraph and patented it in 1837.
There was also a model train exhibit set up which was greatly enjoyed by the younger set and those young at heart.
Open Sign in Front of the Museum
Vintage Canning Jars and Milk Bottles
Working Telegraph
Side View of the Herndon Historical Museum
This is a photograph of Commander William Lewis Herndon who was a naval hero.
Also, visitors will learn about the U.S.S. Herndon which was the lead destroyer during WWII’s D-Day invasion.
The museum is always in need of volunteers willing to staff the rooms.
I really enjoyed my visit to the Herndon Depot Museum.
It was a nice way to spend a Sunday afternoon.
Commander William Lewis Herndon
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Farmhouse Magic Blog Initials (FMB) in Morse Code
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Thoroughfare Sign for Washington and Old Dominion Railway