Rock Island Arsnel

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I wasn't sure where exactly to post this question. Obviously, I settled on here to start with.

 

If my memory serves, sometime in the past I heard of historical tours, by appointment, at RIA. I have been on their web site but could find no reference to any such activities. Does anyone know if this is true and if it is still being conducted?

 

I am making a trip, next spring, up that way and would love to take such a tour if possible.

 

Thanks,

 

Robert

[Bud]

I wasn't sure where exactly to post this question. Obviously, I settled on here to start with.

 

If my memory serves, sometime in the past I heard of historical tours, by appointment, at RIA. I have been on their web site but could find no reference to any such activities. Does anyone know if this is true and if it is still being conducted?

 

I am making a trip, next spring, up that way and would love to take such a tour if possible.

 

Thanks,

 

Robert

 

I live about 90 miles east in north central Illinoistan.

 

The RIA has a most excellent museum whih chronicles both the history of the arsenal and also all (and I mean all) US military arms. It is an excellent way to spend four or five hours.

 

Here's a link to the museum:

 

Rock Island Arsenal Museum

 

and the history of the museum:

 

RIA Museum History

 

 

and a virtual tour:

 

RIA Virtual Tour