Have you discovered all 15,000 artifacts yet?

Save gas.
Stay close to home.
No back country road stops.

Just have fun exploring and discovering old things
...right in your backyard...
right here in Cherokee County, Alabama
.

"Show your kids that big old TV you watched as a kid"
"Laugh at your high school pictures in our old copies of the Herald"
"Check out our antiques: typewriters, hair dryers, kitchen ovens
and family Bibles and much more (like over 15,000 surprises."


We are a trip into old times in Cherokee County!
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Wheat Threshing in Cherokee County in 1900

The trestle at Yellow Falls on Weiss Lake (built 1906; removed 1993).

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1960..the Goat Man walks through Centre
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These three events are on display for you to see at the Museum. Plus, 15,000 other artifacts.

Visit us. Become a member. Give a loved one a gift of membership.

Join or donate online right now

FAST FACTSAlflag

NON PROFIT...501C3...and a EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATION:

The Museum at Centre is a IRS approved 501C3 educational organization. It was founded in October of 1972 as the Cherokee County Historical Society.  The Museum is a private not-for-profit Alabama corporation...not a government agency.

Your contribution is fully tax deductible  (IRS# 23-7166483)

COMMUNITY SUPPORTED GIVING: Each year since 1972, the Historical Museum has received gifts and donations from our local community...from individual and business memberships, non-profit and corporate sponsorships, admission fees, dedicated grants, bequeaths, and planned giving arrangements.

The Board of Directors and the Museum staff thank you for your support. To review a list of items the Museum needs to keep the doors open, artifacts protected and history education delivered, please click here.

PLEASE BECOME A MUSEUM MEMBER: Help us continue the preservation of our Cherokee County heritage and become a member of our Museum family. To discover the benefits of membership... Please Click Here or Join online right now

ENJOY THIS WEBSITE: This website is for you. It will focus on museum activities, events, and visiting exhibits...plus regularly publish interesting things like these photos of Cherokee County life...not so many years ago. 

EMAIL US at: MuseumAtCentre@gmail.com 

 We welcome your questions, comments, and suggestions.

VISIT THE MUSEUM AT CENTRE: Take a drive to Centre, Alabama. We look forward to meeting you and helping you enjoy the Museum collections. The ground floor is accessible to all visitors.

Want a brochure for the Museum at Centre? Click for the file below.

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Thank you.

2008 photography courtesy of CrummysArt.com

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Hello,

I am searching for information about previous courthouse built in Centre--dates of construction, architects, etc. All I've been able to find is mention of one being built in 1848. I've been able to photgraph the current courthouse but couldn't even find a cornerstone with date of construction, architect, builders on it. Thanks for any info ya'll could provide.

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PLAYER PIANO WANTED

  • The Museum is also looking for an old WORKING mechanical cash register to use as a touch exhibit for children where they will be able to push the keys and the drawer opens where they will find souveniers to remind them of their Museum visit.
  • The Museum is seeking a player piano in good condition to start a monthly piano roll appreciation session at high noon. Bring yours...Listen to ours.

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The newsletter's "Question of the Month" answer

  • Ambersonville became known as Spring Garden as a result of a Mr. Cochran whose unique little early spring garden became world famous...at least to the folks of the surrounding communities.

Special Exhibits In 2009

  • On display now: Oil Paintings by local artist Pat W. and Pen and Ink Drawings by local artist Cloud Farrow
  • Mid 2009: Our Civil War Collection
  • Late 2009 Churches Remembered

Can you help us? Just $5 would be great.

2009 NonProfit Sponsors

  • Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce
  • Baptist Church
  • Rotary Club of Centre

2009 Business Sponsors

  • Bay Springs Motel & Campground: A Class Trip Sponsor
  • Starr's Real Pit BBQ
  • State Farm Insurance-Beth Baker
  • Southern Banking Company
  • Harris Furniture
  • KTH Leesburg Products
  • Banners by Model Tees and the POST
  • High Speed Wireless by TDS
  • Brochures by CRS Printing & Promotions

2009 Patron Sponsors

  • WAL-MART FOUNDATION

2009 Platinum Sponsors

  • Cherokee Operation Round Up Trust: A Class Trip Sponsor
  • Cherokee County Commissioners

Plan Your Visit

THE POST WEBCAM

Weather for your visit

Visit the Museum and Discover Your Past

  • New Bethel Methodist Church 1960
    This photo album gives you a quick glimpse into the Collections of the Cherokee County Alabama Historical Museum.

Schools and Students before 1899

  • Cherokee Normal Institute at Forney in 1892
    County education began long ago. These pictures starkly reveal our County's educational heritage.

Wow! Sports over 80 years ago

  • CedarBluff Girls Basketball Team 1924
    Share these photos. It sure is the way it was!

The Museum's Historical Road Signs in our County

  • Key to Historical Markers Map
    Take a slow trip around the County and see how many historical informational signs you can discover.

Old Alabama Photos courtesy of Auburn Univ