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Motts Military Museum, Groveport, OH
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Motts Military Museum

A military history museum in Groveport, Ohio, built around artifacts donated with personal stories from veterans.

South Hamilton Road, Groveport, OH · Groveport, OH

About Motts Military Museum

Motts Military Museum presents American military history from the Revolutionary War through later conflicts. Its exhibits cover individual wars, special collections, a memorial garden, and a dog memorial honoring canine service animals. The museum focuses on personal items and firsthand accounts from people who served in the U.S. Armed Forces. The site warns that some displays show graphic material. It depends on donations and membership to stay open.

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