Texas Civil War Museum, Civil War museum in White Settlement, United States
The Texas Civil War Museum is a Civil War museum in White Settlement housing a collection of over 3,000 objects from the American Civil War era. The exhibits display uniforms, weapons, flags, medical equipment, and personal items belonging to soldiers and civilians from that period.
The museum was founded in 2006 by Ray and Judy Richey and grew to become the largest Civil War collection in the Southwest. It documents both military and civilian aspects of this conflict.
The collection includes over 200 preserved garments from the 1860s showing fashion trends of that era. These Victorian clothes offer visitors a window into the everyday life and personal style of people during the Civil War period.
The museum is open Thursday through Saturday and sits in an easy-to-reach location with parking available on-site. Visitors should set aside enough time since the extensive collection requires thorough viewing.
The museum holds artifacts from both sides of the conflict, Union and Confederate alike, providing a balanced view of the history. This balanced approach allows visitors to understand the war from different perspectives.
Location: White Settlement
Address: 760 Jim Wright Fwy North, Fort Worth, TX 76108
Phone: +(817)2462323
Website: https://texascivilwarmuseum.com
GPS coordinates: 32.77245,-97.47424
Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:48
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