Museum Galleries
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President's Gallery:
the Legacy of Andrew Johnson
This gallery is not only about Andrew Johnson, the 17th President, but his children, their spouses and his grandchildren. It provides a capsulated view of Andrew Johnson, the man, and his family life.
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Early Agriculture Gallery: Greene County's Agrarian Roots.
A gallery that gives an overview of early agriculture practices and tools used in Greene County prior to the mechanized era. This is our oldest gallery and plans are underway for a complete renovation.
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Veteran's Honor Gallery:
Greene County Heroes
This gallery is a memorial to our heroes who fought, and sometimes died, for our freedom and independence. The gallery features Marine Corps Sergeant Elbert L. Kinser, a Congressional Medal of Honor winner, and other notable Greene Countians.
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Civil War Gallery:
Greene County's Struggle
A gallery that tells the story of the terrible struggle that almost divided a nation and how it affected Greene County. This gallery features actual Greene County artifacts from the Civil War era.
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Elegant Home Gallery:
18th, 19th, and 20th Century
This gallery gives the visitor a view into the way some Greene County homes were furnished even though it was considered the western frontier. Many fine craftsman settled in Greene County and plied their business.
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Community Gallery:
Education, Medicine, Music & Sports
A gallery intended to give the visitor information concerning community living in Greene County. Several artifacts from Greene County hospitals, bands and schools are featured in this gallery.
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Greene Adventure Gallery:
Children's Learning Room
This gallery is set up for children specifically. We want our younger visitor to leave with a sense of learning something. Outside the gallery is a mural painting of David Crockett's life story. The gallery features a log cabin, covered wagon, Native American huts, stuffed animals, a bear's den, bonnets, coonskin caps and much more.
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Early Home Gallery:
Greene County From 1900 -1935
A gallery depicting the "Great Depression" and neighbors helping neighbors. The ushering in of such inventions as the telephone, radio, automobile and airplane are featured in this gallery.
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Early Business Gallery:
Service Related Industry
This gallery is intended to give the visitor a view of early businesses dating from 1880-1910. Two exhibits featured are those of the A. H. Jenkins Shoe Shop (1880) and the Romeo Store, which was the center of the Romeo Community. The store served as Post Office, Seed Store, Pharmacy, Tobacco Shop, Hardware, Penny Candy Store and of course "Gossip Center."
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African American Gallery:
Greene County Contributions
A gallery dedicated to the development of the African American community of Greene County. The gallery features exhibits of home life, education, military and vocational artifacts pertaining to the African American Community of Greene County.
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Other Exhibits
The museum features many exhibits separate from the galleries mentioned above. Two of our more popular exhibits are a 1917 Model T Ford touring car and a 1917 LaFrance Fire Engine. These exhibits are favorites of all ages.