Civil War Museum (Fort Worth, Texas)

About a week ago, I saw a posting on the museum's website stating they would be permanently closing at the end of the year.  Wow, really?!  What came to mind first was that some Trump-deranged, left-wing, liberal lunatic finally got their way in rewriting history by deleting the ugly scars on this nation's heritage.  Of course that is not what really happened.  This particular museum has always been a stalwart in presenting the truth of history by displaying both sides of the conversation.  The good, the bad, and the ugly all belong to the forum of open discussion.  The basis behind the closure posting was strictly for financial reasons; however, there has been a recent turn of events.  On Thursday, I headed out to the Civil War Museum to pay my final respects to such a wonderful icon in American history.  After paying the entrance fee, I had to comment on my feelings about the impending closure.  The young lady behind-the-counter then gave me the wonderful news.  The Board of Directors had a change of mind by deciding to keep the doors open to the general public.  The only drawback will be the corresponding increase in price of admission and cost of goods in the gift shop.  Fair enough as I am more than willing to sacrifice a few extra dollars in order to help keep this place up and running.  With an added skip in my step from the new revelation of events, I almost floated into the exhibit area.  Couldn't tell if there were any new displays from the last visit, but I still enjoyed seeing the artifacts and pictures.  The curator did a great job in presenting snip-its of backstory behind most of the items on display.  One item I almost always get a kick out of is Grant's stub of a cigar.  One of his aides retrieved the item and mailed it back to his wife as a souvenir.  (After Grant was finished smoking it of course.)  The cannon and munitions room is also rather interesting.  There is a wooden sea-mine on display.  I'm sure that was cutting-edge technology back then.  Overall, I had a great experience checking out the museum.  What's comforting is the realization that this place will be around for future generations to enjoy.  Thank you for deciding to stay open for those of us who appreciate where we've been, where we are now, and where we are capable of heading in the future.  Please check out the Civil War Museum.

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