Summary of This Is Why The Roy Rogers Museum Has Been Closed For Good

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The Roy Rogers Museum has been closed for good due to financial difficulties. The museum's owner said that he continued to wear his white Stetson garabine suits and silver and leather belts even though his legs ached and he would have been more comfortable in sneakers. Despite the closure of the museum, the legacy of Roy Rogers and his accomplishments live on through his children and grandchildren.

• 00:00:00 The Roy Rogers Museum has closed its doors for good, due to familial and financial troubles. Many fans are wondering what the truth is behind this sad closing, as Roy Rogers' estate and legacy seem to be unaffected. Leonard Sly, the man who became Roy Rogers, was born in 1911 and started out as a supporting character to Gene Autry, before rising to become one of his main competitors. Rogers changed his name from Leonard Sly to Roy Rogers in order to better compete in the movie industry. His equine partner, Trigger, was a clever and quick-to-learn horse who helped make Rogers' career thrive. Rogers was married three times and had four children, all of whom he raised with his third wife, Dale Evans. After Evans' daughter was killed in a bus accident, Rogers and Evans adopted Sandy, who later served in the Army.
• 00:05:00 The Roy Rogers Museum has been closed for good due to financial difficulties, but the legacy of Roy Rogers and his accomplishments live on through his children and grandchildren.
• 00:10:00 The Roy Rogers Museum has been closed for good due to financial troubles. The museum's owner said that he continued to wear his white Stetson garabine suits and silver and leather belts even though his legs ached and he would have more comfortable in sneakers.