The Confederate Veterans Home in Austin did not close until 1954, when Civil War veteran Thomas Riddle died of pneumonia at the age of 107. Courtesy Richard Selcer Today, most people realize it ...

WHITE SETTLEMENT, Texas — The Texas Civil War Museum in White Settlement west of Fort Worth announced it will permanently close its doors Oct. 31. The museum opened in 2006 and is reportedly the ...

Today, most people realize it’s insensitive to celebrate those who fought for the Confederacy. But we also know that has not always been the case. Well into the 20th century, monuments were ...