Museum of the Wielkopolska Uprising of 1918-1919, Military museum in Old Market Square, Poznań, Poland
Description
The Museum of the Wielkopolska Uprising sits on the Old Market Square and displays military equipment, uniforms, photographs, and documents from the 1918-1919 independence movement. The collection includes original items from that period, such as weapons, personal belongings, and written records that document the events.
History
The museum documents the successful uprising of 1918-1919 that led to the incorporation of the Wielkopolska region into the newly founded Polish state after World War I. This marked a turning point in restoring Polish independence after more than a century of partition.
Culture
The museum shows how local residents fought against German rule and worked to make their region Polish again. The displayed objects and photographs tell stories of people from different backgrounds who came together in their struggle for independence.
Practical
The museum sits centrally on the Old Market Square, making it easy to discover when visiting the city. The location occupies a historic building with good accessibility, and it helps to check opening hours in advance.
Did you know?
The collection holds a rare 1908 Maxim heavy machine gun and an original 1919 memorial badge die dedicated to mothers who lost children in battle. These personal and technical objects offer a special insight into the human and military aspects of the uprising.
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