This Nov. 6, 2017, photo shows the Fort Des Moines Museum and Education Center, in Des Moines, Iowa. The museum that commemorates the location where the U.S. Army first trained black officers and women is financially struggling and could close if it doesn't find additional support. (Rodney White /The Des Moines Register via AP)
The Fort Des Moines Museum and Education Center, honoring milestones in racial and gender equality in the military, may be forced to shut down next year if it doesn't find financial backing in Des Moines, Iowa. (Rodney White/The Des Moines Register via AP)
In this Monday, Nov. 6, 2017 photo, displays show the history of the Fort Des Moines Museum as a black officer training camp and women's auxiliary training center in Des Moines, Iowa. (Rodney White/The Des Moines Register via AP)
In this Monday, Nov. 6, 2017 photo, displays show the history of the Fort Des Moines Museum as a black officer training camp and women's auxiliary training center in Des Moines, Iowa. (Rodney White/The Des Moines Register via AP)
In this Monday, Nov. 6, 2017 photo, displays show the history of the Fort Des Moines Museum as a black officer training camp and women's auxiliary training center in Des Moines, Iowa. (Rodney White/The Des Moines Register via AP)
In this Monday, Nov. 6, 2017, photo, military jackets remain in a closet in the basement of The Fort Des Moines Museum and Education Center because there is no room for display in Des Moines, Iowa. (Rodney White/The Des Moines Register via AP)