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NEW HALL OF HEROES WING NOW OPEN

The new Hall of Heroes wing is now open at the Audie Murphy/American Cotton Museum. Approximately 3,700 sq. ft. of exhibition space has been added which has been a great opportunity to expand the military history section of the Museum. These dynamic exhibits cover the Civil War up through the Vietnam War with a special emphasis on WWII and Audie Murphy, the most decorated combat soldier of WWII, who was a native of Hunt County, Texas.

Experience WWI warfare by walking through a mock-up of a trench hearing the battle sounds, feeling the percussion of gunfire as the floor vibrates and watching film footage of that time period. Discover the experiences Audie Murphy went through during WWII as he fought with the 3rd Infantry Division through the bloody beachhead of Anzio, Italy where he earned his first Bronze Star, over to France and up to Holtzwhir where he earned the Medal of Honor.

Listen to a soldier and his wife reading letters they both just received from each other in a diorama taking place during the Battle of the Bulge.

Discover what other fascinating things veterans of Hunt County achieved during their time in the service.

These are just some of the new things occurring at the Audie Murphy/American Cotton Museum. Come on out to glimpse a fascinating aspect of our history. The Museum is open Tuesday-Saturday, 10a.m.-5p.m. and admission is $5 for adults, $3 for seniors and $1 for students.

For additional information contact the Museum at (903) 450-4502.