The Russo-Turkish War (1877–1878) and the large scale participation of Bulgarians, in various roles, are the central focus of the hall dedicated to the Liberation of Bulgaria. Here, visitors enrich their knowledge not only about the role of the Great Powers in the Eastern Question, the causes of the war, and the course of the hostilities, but also about Bulgarian participation in the war as members of the Volunteer Corps, grass-root chetas [detachments], and the various forms of logistical support: food and materiel supply, translation, intelligence, courier runs, medical assistance.
The historical narrative is augmented by a rich range of artifacts: uniforms, weapons, outfit, and decorations of the participants on both sides of the conflict, as well as personal belongings of Bulgarians who took part in the war. Among the most notable exhibits are the flag of the Gorno Oryahovo rebels, presented to 4th company of the Bulgarian Volunteer Corps, that remains in history as the only Bulgarian flag to see battle during that war; the flag of Zhelyu Voivoda’s Bulgarian cheta, which operated in the Elena range of the Balkan Mountain, and the Samara flag, presented to 3rd company of the Bulgarian Volunteer Corps.
