Texas Civil War Museum - Fort Worth - Juneteenth Tour

Texas Civil War Museum - Fort Worth - Juneteenth Tour.

Let’s visit the Texas Civil War Museum in recognition of Juneteenth.

The Texas Civil War Museum opened in January of 2006. With over 15,000 square feet of exhibits, it is the largest Civil War museum west of the Mississippi River. The museum is a 501c3, non profit. The museum gallery is shared with exhibits on loan from the United Daughters of the Confederacy, the Texas Division. The museum consists of three separate galleries that display a civil war collection, Victorian dress collection and United Daughters of the Confederacy Texas Confederate collection.

Along with the exhibits, the Texas Civil War Museum includes a 75 seat movie theatre which hosts the commissioned movie, "Our Homes Our Rights"- Texas in the Civil War.

Also included is the Magnolia Mercantile which showcases specialty gift items related to the Civil War and Victorian era.

Texas Civil War Museum - Web Links

https://texascivilwarmuseum.com/home

https://www.facebook.com/texascivilwarmuseum

https://www.instagram.com/txcwmuseum/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Texas_Civil_War_Museum

https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g56882-d1480635-Reviews-Texas_Civil_War_Museum-White_Settlement_Texas.html

Juneteenth is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. Deriving its name from combining "June" and "nineteenth", it is celebrated on the anniversary of General Order No. 3, issued by Major General Gordon Granger on June 19, 1865, proclaiming freedom for slaves in Texas Originating in Galveston, Juneteenth has since been observed annually in various parts of the United States, often broadly celebrating African-American culture. The day was first recognized as a federal holiday in 2021.

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Event Details …

Cost: Guests wishing to attend will need to purchase their own ticket.

Admission Prices: $7 Adults ages 13+, $4 Children ages 6-12, Free Children ages 5 and under with an adult.

https://texascivilwarmuseum.com/visit-us

Before the Event: On Saturday morning we’ll be touring the Freedman’s Cemetery in Dallas, please see our event calendar for details.

Meeting Point: In the museum lobby. Look for your host Robert (tall and wearing a fedora-style hat) and a group of friendly people.

After the Event: TBD - dinner after our tour? On Saturdays the museum is open until 5:00 pm.

Additional Questions: Anything that can't be answered by the event description, Google, or common sense, please let us know.

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Your host for this program is Robert Kelleman, the founder/director of the non-profit community organizations Dallas-Texas History & Culture and Washington, DC History &Culture.

Dallas-Texas History & Culture

Experience the history and culture of Dallas, Texas - and the world!

Eventbrite.com Link

http://DallasHistoryAndCulture.eventbrite.com

Meetup.com Link

https://www.meetup.com/DallasHistoryAndCulture/

Facebook.com Link

https://www.facebook.com/DallasTexasHistoryAndCulture

We look forward to seeing you - thanks!

Robert Kelleman

[email protected]

202-821-6325 (text only)

Host or Publisher Dallas-Texas History & Culture