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This National Historic Landmark was the private study of General Lew Wallace, Civil War hero, author of Ben-Hur, inventor, musician, artist, governor of New Mexico Territory, and U.S. Minister to Turkey.

This National Historic Landmark was designed and built by General Lew Wallace as a personal study. Best known as the author of Ben-Hur, Lew Wallace (1827-1905) was a Renaissance Man and notable Hoosier. The Museum houses personal mementos from his service as the Minister to Turkey (1881-1885), Governor of New Mexico Territory (1878-1881), Civil War Major General, and Vice-President of the trial of those who conspired to assassinate President Lincoln. His artwork, violins, inventions, and library are on display, along with memorabilia from various adaptations of Ben-Hur, including the 1959 Oscar-winning version starring Charlton Heston. The Museum is located on 3.5-acres of wooded grounds and is equipped with picnic tables and handicapped-accessible restrooms.

Formerly know as the General Lew Wallace Study & Museum

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Ben Hur Museum

200 Wallace Avenue, P.O. Box 662

Crawfordsville, IN 47933

Tel: (765) 362-5769

Fax: (765) 362-5769

http://ben-hur.com

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Date Added: 02-22-2004

Last Updated: 03-18-2007

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