Snow Hill, Maryland

Historic Walking Tour

Julia A. Purnell Museum

The Julia A. Purnell Museum is located in a former Catholic Church building of cottage gothic architecture. The Museum was created by William Z. Purnell in the 1940's as a memorial to his mother, Julia A. Purnell , who lived from 1843-1943. It has a collection of artifacts including folk art, bathtubs, luggage, coins, garments, guns, fabrics, tapestries and shoes. There are assemblages of early American tools of different kinds, including those for agriculture, tobacco processing, dentistry and household use. Professionally arranged and maintained exhibits showcase the thousands of artifacts from Colonial Period to the late 19th century.

	Open April - October Mon. - Fri.  10-4
	                     Sat. - Sun.   1-4

A look inside the Purnell Museum

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Created Mar 4, 1995 by Richard Mitchell

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