Decatur, Ala. | Saturday, May 25, 2013
$3M treasure trove of Civil War relics nestled in Decatur
NASA retiree sets up shop to house life-long collection
By Deangelo McDaniel
A model of the Derringer pocket pistol John Wilkes Booth used to assassinate President Abraham Lincoln is on display in Decatur. So are original photographs of Booth and Lincoln and pictures of … More »
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When is the museum open to the public? Also, is there a fee?

Monday - Sat 10 -5 There is a small $3 fee. It is well worth it.

I am so amazed that we have something like this in Decatur since 2007 and The Decatur Daily is just now writing about it. This is a wonderful place for Decatur to have and it should be highly promoted. you want to promote people coming to Downtown, you don't think this just might be a slight draw and different draw? Just saying!

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