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    Museum Matters: Stories from the Living Heritage Museum


    Holiday House 2024The holiday season is quickly approaching which means the McMinn County Living Heritage Museum is preparing to host its annual Holiday H...
    Waffles: A Centuries Old SpecialtyWhen most Americans eat waffles, they probably never think of how many centuries this popular food has been around. Some of the earliest...
    37th Annual Quilt ShowOn Tuesday, October 1st the McMinn County Living Heritage Museum, in alliance with the Heritage Quilt Guild of McMinn County, opened the...
    Inaugural Fall Trash & Treasure SaleThe McMinn County Living Heritage Museum is hosting an autumn Trash & Treasure Sale for the first time this year. This free event is the...
    Dixie King StoveIn the days before central heating systems, a potbelly stove was an integral part of many homes, schools, and businesses. Potbelly stove...
    Upcoming Trade FairThe McMinn County Living Heritage Museum is preparing to host its 3rd Annual Living Legacy Trade Fair, sponsored by the Tennessee Arts C...
    Dresden Plates & Their Namesake QuiltsLocated in eastern Germany, on the banks of the River Elbe, is the centuries-old city of Dresden. This prestigious city is the capital o...
    Grandmother's Flower Garden QuiltsGrandmother’s Flower Garden has remained a popular quilt pattern for centuries.
    The Hiwassee District & Early Settlers of Monroe CountyOn February 27th, 1819, a treaty was signed between United States Secretary of War and later vice president, John C. Calhoun (1782 – 185...
    Live History Comes to the MuseumAn exciting new event is coming to the McMinn County Living Heritage Museum in July. The Canadian-based traveling theatre company, Live ...
    A Victorian Needlepoint ChairSince ancient times, people have found ways to add artistic touches to every type of household item. Needlepoint is one of many embroide...
    A Solution for Unreliable EmployeesOrganized security patrols have long been a part of civilization. Railroads have often had their own guards and for centuries factories ...