Cookeville History Museum Prepares For Annual Christmas Forest
The Cookeville History Museum is preparing for its eighth annual Christmas Forest exhibit to celebrate local non-profits, clubs, and civic organizations during the holidays. The exhibit allows the local groups to design their own custom Christmas trees that are displayed in an exhibit at the museum for the whole month of December. Museum Manager Beth […]
Richard Field Cooke’s Birthday Celebration at Cookeville History Museum
You can celebrate Richard Field Cooke’s 236th birthday Saturday. Cooke is the man Cookeville is named for. Education Specialist Ashley McKee said an actor will represent Cooke Saturday discussing history with patrons. She said Cooke was very influential in getting Cookeville established as the county seat. The museum will celebrate his birthday with refreshments and […]
Cookeville History Museum Exhibit Highlights Local Fashion Throughout History
Cookeville History Museum has a new exhibit highlighting the history of local fashion. Museums Manager Beth Thompson said that “What We Were Wearing: A Timeline of Cookeville Fashions” came about as a partnership with Hannah Upole of Tennessee Tech’s Department of Human Ecology. She said all of the pieces from the university’s historic costume collection. […]
Stories Of Cookeville’s Musical History On Display Starting Saturday
Stories of Cookeville’s musical history will be on display at the Cookeville History Museum starting Saturday. Museums Manager Beth Thompson said new music to the city’s musical roots will be highlighted until September. Thompson said music is growing into one more point of pride for the area. “Of all the great things that we have […]
History Museum Features Cookeville WWII Vet’s Photos
The Cookeville History Museum has a new exhibit that allows visitors to get a glimpse of WWII “Through the Lens of a Cookeville Soldier,” Gaskell Warren. Warren was an avid photographer, and his grandson Curt Warren said he inherited hundreds of photographs, including those from his time as a soldier in WWII. “There’s just so […]
Cookeville Pioneer Day Returns To History Museum
Cookeville’s Pioneer Day will have a new look on Saturday to keep the event COVID safe. Cookeville Museums Education Specialist Ashley McKee said that usually pioneer demonstrations would be set up but this year will feature take home activities. McKee said she always enjoys an opportunity to help people learn, when they think they’re just […]
7th Annual Storyfest Returns to Dogwood Park
Storyfest will return to Dogwood Park for its 7th annual event this spring. The event was held virtually last year. On May 1, local and world renowned storytellers will be performing to a socially distanced audience. Cookeville Museums Manager Beth Thompson said they open the stage to amateurs to keep the spirit of storytelling alive […]
Cookeville History Museum Hosting Two-Wheeled Wonders
An around the world tour of motorcycles and scooters will be making its way to the Cookeville History Museum on January 16. The museum is partnering with Nashville’s Lane Motor Museum, displaying 11 vehicles until March 27. Lane Motor Museum Education Director Rex Bennett said there should be something for everyone in the Two-Wheeled Wonders […]
Cookeville Folklore Haunted Hike Saturday
Ghosts, haunts, and local folklore are some of the spooky themes at the fifth annual Cookeville History Museum haunted hike. The Boogers, Haunts, and Haints History Hike takes place Saturday. Museum Education Specialist Ashley McKee said at least four of the ghost stories in the program are in Putnam County. “There’s one about Crazy George’s […]
Cookeville History Museum Collecting Covid Experiences
The Cookeville History Museum wants to collect and document your stories and art to describe the community’s experiences during the global pandemic. The museum created an online questionnaire for residents interested in telling their story. Cookeville History Museum Manager Beth Thompson said not all history happened 100 years ago. The coronavirus is making history right […]
