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Cooperstown, New York: Cardiff Giant

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Farmer's Museum

Address:
5775 State Highway 80 (Lake Rd), Cooperstown, NY
Directions:
At the Farmer's Museum, a mile north of town on Hwy 80 (Lake Rd). The giant is displayed inside a small tent on the south side of the museum.
Hours:
April-Nov. (Call to verify)
Phone:
607-547-1400
RA Rates:
Major Fun
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Cardiff Giant.

Cardiff Giant

A famous 19th century flim-flam, a biblical "giant" that became "America's Greatest Hoax."

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Cardiff Giant

As of 8/25/23 it's on tour and not at this location.

[Dave Ference, 09/06/2023]

The Giant is on loan to the Bruce Museum in Greenwich, Connecticut, until mid-February 2024.


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