Civil War Treasures May Leave Philadelphia

The famous private collection of 3,000 artifacts belonging to the Civil War Museum of Philadelphia may find a home outside the city as the funds to store the priceless items run out. Philadelphia Inquirer writer Edward Colimire reports the latest news in the long-running drama concerning the museum's plans to move to the city's historic district, and the state's failure to provide promised funds.

By Linda Wheeler  |  July 24, 2009; 8:28 AM ET
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