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Appomattox acres eyed for Confederate showcase

The Museum of the Confederacy has taken one step forward in its plan to divide its collection among four sites in Virginia.

The Richmond museum and the town of Appomattox are eying a 4-acre site near the intersection of Route 24 and U.S. Route 460. The town has secured the right to purchase and finance the future site, which then would be leased to the museum.

Read entire article at AP