Hicks says some military-oriented museums are criticized for glorifying war. We're not here to glorify the war. There's no glory in it. You can look into the face of history and meet the people. They repeatedly appear on screens throughout the galleries.
Mannequins also keep showing up.
Don't miss the sniper in the tree. The first diorama includes an African-American child clinging to his mother. They are slaves being sold at an auction within sight of the White House. One of the most moving stories in the museum recalls the night of Dec. 30, 1862. Tenn. Their bands began competing, taking turns playing Northern and Southern tunes.