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Permanent Closure of Texas Civil War Museum


A Civil War museum in Texas in Fort Worth, which faced criticism for skirting around slavery, has announced it will be closing its doors at the end of October. The decision to close was made by the family who opened the museum and its board of directors, with the building already being sold. The museum displayed both Union and Confederate artifacts and was curated by Ray and Judy Richey, with items to be sold to a Gettysburg-based antique company once the museum closes.

Criticism of the museum’s handling of slavery and lack of representation of Black history has been noted in various reports and articles over the years. The museum chose to focus on American history and heritage without providing a comprehensive narrative of the horrors of slavery. Community members expressed disappointment at the closure of the museum, with some lamenting the loss of the collection to the public.

The museum has been updating the public on its inventory and is selling memorabilia such as flags, mugs, hats, and tote bags until its last day of operation. The Horse Soldier, an antique company, will be responsible for selling the items once the museum closes, with postings on their website expected to begin after the collection has been acquired. Interested buyers can contact The Horse Soldier for more information on purchasing items from the museum.

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