Texas Military Forces Museum

The Museum's exhibits display the story of Texas Military Forces from 1823 and the first militia musters in Stephen F. Austin's Colony to the present day.   The role of the Texas Military Forces in both war and peace is highlighted with a focus on four major topics   Militia and volunteer units formed in Texas during the 19th Century, including the Texas Revolution, Mexican War, Indian Wars, War Between the States and Spanish-American War   The Texas Army National Guard from its creation in 1903 to the present, including those periods when it was called into Federal service during World War I, World War II, and the Global War on Terror.    The story of the Texas Air National Guard, from its origins to involvement in the Korean War, the Cold War, Operation Desert Storm and the War on Terror.   The history of the Texas Defense Guard and the Texas State Guard   The museum has five major exhibit areas, each of which highlights different parts of the Texas Military Forces story.