The Grand Army of the Republic Hall and Museum of Lynn, Mass.
The Grand Army of the Republic Hall and Museum in Lynn is one of the last extant buildings in the United States still used for its original purpose — to honor the men who fought to save the Union during the Civil War. The building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, for its “Significance in Military, Architectural and Social History.”
The Friends are a Team of dedicated military and history buffs, local lawyers and realtors, directors of cultural districts and people who cherish the rich history of this place that made such an impact on the city of Lynn.
Our Plans to Preserve and Restore
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The GAR Medal
The Grand Army of the Republic or GAR introduced this medal in 1869.
The design of the badge, in use since 1869, is one that commemorates the great struggle in many ways.
Genuine medals were given only to bona fide members of the GAR, and were not to be sold or replicated. The medals were worn on occasions of any GAR meeting or any patriotic ceremony, especially when a veteran wanted to be identified as such to the public.
A Closer Look in the Hall
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Most Recent Stories
Museum Tour with Robert Matthias on 12/9/22
On December 9, 2022 Robert Matthias, Curator Emeritus and GAR Trustee hosted a tour of the Grand Army of the Republic Hall & Museum in Lynn, Mass. We captured the entire event on video so you can watch it on YouTube or on our Videos page. If anyone knows the...
We’re #1!
The Grand Army of the Republic Hall and Museum is #1 in Lynn Main Streets’ list of places to visit! https://www.lynnmainstreets.org/visit →
Barbara Gannon talk on “Massachusetts and the GAR”
Please join us this coming Friday, September 9th at 7:00pm to hear Scholar and Author Barbara Gannon of the University of Central Florida speak on “Massachusetts and the GAR.” Watch the presentation on Zoom:...