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New Depot Museum Exhibit Tells Batavia’s Story through Quirky and Unique Objects

Article by: Abbey MondiBATAVIA –  A grenade. A foot prosthesis. A painted mannequin. These are some of the quirkier items from the Batavia Historical Society's collection now on display at the Batavia Depot Museum, a facility of Batavia Park District.The new fall exhibit “Uncovered: Quirks and Curiosities of the Batavia Historical Society” opened on July 26, and will run through Nov. 23 with an opening reception on Friday, Aug. 8, from 6 to 8 p.m. What do a wreath made of human hair and an Italian chair