<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=1scAhQ_0vkcyrnB00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=1scAhQ_0vkcyrnB00" width="980" height="653" ><figcaption>Chad Hasty</figcaption></figure><p>It's not every day that museum announces they are closing their doors, but that's exactly what is happening with the Civil War Museum in Texas located just outside of Fort Worth in White Settlement.</p><p>The museum opened in 2006 and was curated by Ray and Judy Richey. The two had been long time collectors of Civil War items from clothing to military items. According to <a href="https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/09/20/texas-civil-war-museum-closing/75295924007/">USA Today</a>, the museum will close its doors for good on October 31. The first announcement about the closure was made by the museum sales director in a Facebook video at the end of August.</p><h2>What Will Happen To The Artifacts From The Texas Civil War Museum?</h2><p>USA Today reports that the Texas Civil War Museum has both Union and Confederate artifacts. All of those items will be sent a Gettysburg-based antique company. The company, The Horse Soldier posted on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=pfbid02mZ7sapsg7cHJcRjvmHsjrVx2fzTkw1zfbWFEbvCkrnmsBqGgXWRSUcuo3BjThAmHl&amp;id=100063653031713">Facebook</a> that the items would not be auctioned off, but instead sold in store and online. In the Facebook post, The Horse Soldier also said that the postings of the items would happen later in the year "at the earliest".</p><p>The museum did note that any items that belonged to the United Daughters of the Confederacy will be returned to the organization.</p><p>Civil War items are big among collectors and I anticipate many people will be waiting for this collection to go on sale.</p><h2>Texas Fall Destination Bucket List</h2><p>Fall in Texas is a magical time of year, depending on where you go. Well, you're in luck, because <a href="https://dfwchild.com/fall-colors-in-texas/">dfwchild.com</a> laid out your perfect travel destination guide for soaking up the fall weather and cozy vibes in the Lone Star State.</p><h2>LOOK: 17 Respectable Motorcycle Clubs in Texas That Welcome New Members</h2><p>A little less Sons of Anarchy and a little more Wild Hogs, these are the motorcycle clubs of Texas that almost anyone with a love for bikes can join. </p><h2>2024 State Fair of Texas New Food Items</h2><p>What's the highlight of the state fair besides the entertainment? The food! The State Fair of Texas has rolled out the red carpet on this list of new food items for this year's fair on <a href="https://bigtex.com/new-food/">bigtex.com</a>. Some seem normal while others seem downright strange. You can rest assured, however, that it's all going to be delicious. </p></div></body>

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Texas Civil War Museum To Close Its Doors, Artifacts To Be Sold Off

It's not every day that museum announces they are closing their doors, but that's exactly what is happening with the Civil War Museum in Texas located just outside of Fort Worth in White Settlement. The museum opened in 2006 and was curated by Ray and Judy Richey. The two had...