General Lewis Wallace Ben Hur Impact

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(60) · History museum in Crawfordsville, United States
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The General Lew Wallace Study & Museum - dedicated to preserving the legacy of Lew Wallace, author of Ben-Hur, soldier, diplomat, and more.

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May 12, 2024
As a civil war history buff and especially the Battle at Shiloh, we loved reading and hearing about Lew Wallace. I was surprised when I first read that he wrote Ben Hur. I've never read the book (I…Full review by MeryMeCo
Mar 29, 2024
Ben Hur was a favorite movie when I was a kid so it was a treat to visit Lee Wallace’s study. Our guide was great - very knowledgeable and enthusiasticFull review by texaspaula12
Jul 25, 2023
Worth visiting, either with friends, family, or solo. If you’re interested in the Civil War, Ben Hur, or both, it’s a must see!Full review by Basileios P

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Is the museum handicapped accessible?
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Hi Brian! The visitor center with our annual exhibit and gift shop is accessible, and our restrooms are accessible. Our grounds have a paved path that permits wheelchair access to the …
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Hi Brian! The visitor center with our annual exhibit and gift shop is accessible, and our restrooms are accessible. Our grounds have a paved path that permits wheelchair access to the grounds. Unfortunately the Study building itself has four steps leading up into the building, so it is not accessible. The $5 admission charge is only for the guided tour of the interior of the Study, so all of the accessible portions of our property are free to visit.
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Answer by Stephanie C · Oct 12, 2018
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Is my copy of Ben-Hur worth anything?
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Was Lew Wallace a Christian?
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