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    Museum Matters: Stories from the Living Heritage Museum


    19th Century Silver Tea ServiceSituated on a cabinet in the Main Hall of the McMinn County Living Heritage Museum is an ornate 150-year-old silver tea service. This se...
    Appalachian Cane Chairs on DisplayIn Gallery One of the McMinn County Living Heritage Museum is an exhibit of Appalachian caned chairs. This display features 25 antique c...
    The Swainson Family Painting, from England to AthensIn the Victorian Parlor at the McMinn County Living Heritage Museum, hangs an immense oil painting of five children and a dog. It is nin...
    A Sample of Antique DollsAmong the McMinn County Living Heritage Museum’s extensive toy collection are many antique dolls with fascinating histories, from “Abbie...
    From Sheep Shearing to Mixing: The Sunbeam MixmasterOn display in the Modern Conveniences exhibit at the McMinn County Living Heritage Museum is an 88-year-old Sunbeam Mixmaster. Once a mo...
    A Festive Holiday Tradition ContinuesIt’s time once again to get ready for the holiday season as the McMinn County Living Heritage Museum Guild prepares for Holiday House. T...
    Athens' Historic Buildings TourOn Sunday, October 22nd the McMinn County Living Heritage Museum is hosting a tour titled “A Walk Through History.” This event provides ...
    36th Annual Quilt ShowOn Tuesday, October 3rd the McMinn County Living Heritage Museum, in alliance with the Heritage Quilt Guild of McMinn County, will open ...
    Ironstone: Dishware for the AgesOn display in the Log Cabin exhibit of the McMinn County Living Heritage Museum are many pieces of cream-colored china from the late 19t...
    Stitches in History: A Pre-Civil War QuiltCurrently on display in the McMinn County Living Heritage Museum’s Guild Room is a remarkable blue and white quilt. The bright colors of...
    2ND ANNUAL LIVING LEGACY TRADE FAIRMcMinn County Living Heritage Museum will be hosting the 2nd Annual Living Legacy Trade Fair on Friday, August 25th and Saturday, August...
    RARE NEW ENGLAND WRITING ARMCHAIRIn the entryway of the McMinn County Living Heritage Museum, sits a unique hand-painted writing armchair. This lovely piece of historic ...