I have posted a few pics none really do justice to this place.
**The uniforms date back to I don't remember which war my history is lacking, but if you notice the "plumage" on the helmets the long ones where for the Indian scouts to cover their long hair and the emblems on them were two arrows. The uniforms go all the way to WWII.
**Also, I guess I never really thought about the little drummer boys who gave their lives, that was touching.
They actually had horse and dog gas masks for WWI.
**The Mule: See this for much history: http://www.squidoo.com/army-mules
When scouting parties went out, they had to remain very quiet. The same was true of advancing forces who wanted the element of surprise in their attacks. Unfortunately, no one ever quite knew when those obstinate (aka stubborn) mules would begin to bray. The sound could be heard for miles!
In 1918, Popular Science published an article called Taking the Bray Out of the Mule. It seems there were two methods to keep mules from braying. Reportedly, the Army mules would not bray if they could not lift their tails in preparation for using that blood-curdling voice.
One method of preventing the tail lifting (and, thus, the braying) was to sever the two muscles above the tail that are used in lifting the tail. The operation was simple, required very little time, and the mule recovered very quickly. It is said that preparation for the operation took much more time than the actual procedure because the mule's hind legs had to be secured sufficiently to keep him from kicking the surgeon. Had this not been done, the surgeon would undoubtedly have had a much more severe injury than the mule. One field reporter told an incredible story of a man who was kicked into the air by a mule and landed 107 feet away!
Howdy Partner's How do You like my new outfit? This is not part of the Museum, just a ghost town next door
Young Hero's! Hope you can zoom in to read
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