Biržai in the 20th century

This collection showcases tumultuous history of Biržai and the region in the 20th century. It houses items from First World War, Lithuanian Independence and its political, cultural and military evolution (1918-1940). Furthermore, visitors can learn about the Independence Act of February 16 and its signatories, important officials who come from this region and exile as well as the resistance movement (1944-1956), including the Partisans. 
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