Civil War Museum | Living St. Louis

After serving troops during both World Wars, the old Post Exchange building at Jefferson Barracks was eventually abandoned and left to the mercy of the elements until Marine Corps veteran, Mark Trout stepped in. Fueled by a passion for restoration and a deep conviction to honor the legacy of veterans, Trout and his small team of volunteers transformed the dilapidated building into a beautiful and fitting memorial that is now the Missouri Civil War Museum.

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Look for my McClellan saddle while there. It is in the lower level in a display of Civil War films. I last used this saddle, as a Civil War re-enactor (Company C, 7th Illinois Cavalry) in the filming of the movie GLORY. Look close for Moriah's hair (my 2nd horse) embedded in the girth. I also used it during the filming of the TV miniseries NORTH SOUTH II. As Sgt. Quincannon said in the John Wayne film, SHE WORE A YELLOW RIBBON, "The old days are gone forever." :)

[@christineweber9716]

Awesome job folks! I hope to be able to visit one day.

[@JaredEngland1974]

I’ve been with my step son. It’s worth a visit.

[@suzannemogren1839]

Are you still taking items?