PRESERVING THE HISTORY OF MCMINN COUNTY

Founded in 1982, the McMinn County Living Heritage Museum is a private, nonprofit organization housing more than 10,000 artifacts in 30 permanent AND TEMPORARY exhibits that represent the culture and history of Southeast Tennessee from the 1700s to the present.

OUR MISSION

Our mission is to steward the history and heritage of McMinn County and the region. This mission is met by collecting, preserving, and interpreting artifacts, artwork, and other items representative of our community’s culture, both past and present. Meeting this mission offers education and enrichment for the public and visitors of all ages, races, and ethnicities.

OUR VISION

The McMinn county living heritage museum works to preserve our community’s distinctive history, share its rich heritage, and celebrate its unique culture for the education and enrichment of the public and all visitors.