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Harold B. Simpson Confederate Research

Center And Audie Murphy Gun Museum

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Located in the Hill College history complex, houses an extensive collection of Civil War documents, photographs and paintings. The gun collection includes approximately 200 weapons from the Civil War to the present. Also shown is the uniform worn by Audie Murphy, World War II's most decorated U.S. soldier. The research center offers symposia on the Civil War and other eras in American history.

Location: Hillsboro Texas Telephone 817-582-2555

Other History nearby:
(Hico) Billy the Kid Museum
(Teague) Burlington-Rock Island Railroad Museum
(Waxahachie) Chautauqua Auditorium
(Granbury) Dabney House
(Waco) Dr Pepper Museum
(Waco) Earle-Garrison House & Pape Gardens

04/18 Coming to The Hillsboro area
Fort Worth Show of Antiques and Art Fort Worth TX March8-9 Formerly the Dolly Johnson Antique Show, this is one of the oldest shows in Texas.
Paluxy River Spring Bluegrass Festival Glen Rose TX April4-6 Live entertainment in historic Oakdale Park.
Dallas Greek Food Festival Dallas TX September27-29 The Greek Food Festival supports Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church's ministries, community outreach, and youth programs.