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"The Drums, the Tapestry Room, Weyer's Cave," in Edward Beyer, Album of Virginia (Richmond, 1858).IMAGE INFORMATION

Tubulare Stalactite's, from Wiere's [Weyer's] Cave in Virginia, about 100 yard distant from Madison's Cave

Object Status:

Unlocated

Accession Date:

June 18, 1812

Primary Source Reference:

Peale Museum Accessions Book, Historical Society of Pennsylvania, p. 61

Notes:

Know today as Grand Caverns, in Augusta County, Va., Weyer's Cave was discovered in 1804 by hunter Bernard Weyer and was opened for tours in 1806.