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    Museum Matters: Stories from the Living Heritage Museum


    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 ...
    Antique Custard GlassRich history lies behind many pieces of antique glass. The story leading to one set of ornate glassware at the McMinn County Living Heri...
    Ironing Through the AgesIroning fabric is a process so ancient no one knows when it first began. Today, ironing is generally considered only to be for removing ...
    Beaten Biscuits“Biscuit” can refer to a variety of different foods. Most people in the South today think of a biscuit as a soft, fluffy type of bread a...
    The Rise & Fall of the Confederate DollarWar is expensive. With the outbreak of the American Civil War in the spring of 1861, the 11 states forming the newly created Confederate...