Patton Museum to hold grand opening of WWII barracks exhibit
Visitors of the General George Patton Museum of Leadership on Fort Knox will be given a glimpse into the lives of World War II-era soldiers Saturday as the museum unveils the new World War II barracks exhibit. Located outside of the museum building, the exhibit includes a restored and authentic barracks building from WWII, along with period-accurate details of the living quarters for trainees during the war. According to Mike Martin, director of fundraising for the museum, the barracks exhibit is a project that is about 10 years in the making. Retired Col. Mike Weaver led an effort to relocat...