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 ...

A Civil War museum in Texas that has faced criticism for skirting around slavery will be closing its doors at the end of October, according to an announcement the museum made online. Dennis ...

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 ...