Museum Matters: Stories from the Living Heritage Museum
Ironing Through the AgesIroning fabric is a process so ancient no one knows when it first began. Today, ironing is generally considered only to be for removing ... Beaten Biscuits“Biscuit” can refer to a variety of different foods. Most people in the South today think of a biscuit as a soft, fluffy type of bread a... Trash & Treasure Sale!It is time once again for McMinn County Living Heritage Museum’s annual Trash & Treasure Sale! Hosted by the Museum Guild, this exciting... Antique Coffee MillsCoffee is the world’s second most popular non-water beverage. This global industry has a multi-billion-dollar revenue annually and provi... Civil War Era Seth Thomas ClockThose who take an interest in the history of clocks in America will undoubtedly know the name of Seth Thomas (1785 – 1859), the renowned... 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...