Posts from McMinn County Living Heritage Museum
Displaying blogs 1 - 12 of 58 in totalA Brief History of Hooked RugsRug hooking is one of many textile arts which originated from a necessity but exists today solely as an art form. Hooked rugs are made b...
4th Annual Trade FairThe McMinn County Living Heritage Museum is preparing to host its 4th Annual Living Legacy Trade Fair. Sponsored by the Tennessee Arts C...
Trash & Treasure Sale 2025It is time once again for the McMinn County Living Heritage Museum’s Trash & Treasure Sale! Hosted by the Museum Guild, this annual spri...
A Sample of Tennessee FurnitureCurrently on display in Gallery One of the McMinn County Living Heritage Museum is a 16-piece collection of antique furniture. Most of t...
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.
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McMinn County Living Heritage Museum
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522 W. Madison Ave
Athens, TN 37303
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www.livingheritagemuseum.org
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