Bonham -- It was on April 9, 1865 -- 148 years ago -- that Robert E. Lee saddled his beloved horse, Traveller, for the ride to Appomattox, Virginia to surrender the Army of Northern Virginia to Union General Ulysses S. Grant, ending the deadliest war in the history of the United States.

April is Civil War Month throughout Texas and, thanks to the historic collection of Mart Means, Bonham Public Library has assembled an impressive Civil War exhibit.

Some of the items on display include:

 Some of the items listed:
Waterproof Shoeshine Kit
Civil War Fife
Lantern for inside of tent
Gold Watch
Skillet
Metal Plate
Large and small tin cups
Fork and Spoon
.577 caliber rifle, weighs 9lbs.  Made in 1853 Enfield rifle-musket ("Betsy" carved into the stock) Reasonably accurate at 1,000 yds
Bayonet
Shoes
Knife
Canteen
Civil War caps from both sides

The exhibit will be on display at Bonham Public Library until the end of April.