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McMinn County Living Heritage Museum, Athens, TN
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McMinn County Living Heritage Museum

Local history museum in Athens, Tennessee, showing the story of McMinn County through exhibits and programs.

522 W Madison Ave, Athens, TN 37303 · Athens, TN

About McMinn County Living Heritage Museum

This Athens museum focuses on the history and everyday life of McMinn County. Visitors can explore permanent and temporary exhibits, including hands-on displays for children. The museum also runs a bi-monthly Saturday program with presentations, folk art demonstrations, and classes, plus lunchtime history talks and a holiday house event each November. Members receive free admission, and the museum offers traveling trunks for classrooms and a room available for rent.

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  • #Tennessee
  • #McMinn County
  • #family-friendly

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