I think open air-museums are very important to American Culture. While we may not be as sophisticated or reserved as Europe, our museums reflect our way of life and our culture. By visiting one of these museums or houses, you can gain an idea of what life looked like for people in this area at a different time. On our walk through the Pabst Mansion, we got to see quite a bit more than the normal tour. I thought that was really great because we learned many more details about their lives than the average tour group. These homes can really help drive tourism to the city and generate tax revenue. Every year in Illinois, fourth graders from all across the state travel to see the Frontier outdoor living museum, President Lincoln’s home, and other such historical sites. While the Pabst family weren’t huge players in politics, it gives us crucial insight into style and taste changes as well as how people lived their day to day lives in those times.
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