Our Mission: to relate the history and traditions of Lee County, Alabama (and the surrounding areas) through: preservation, restoration, education, presentation, publication, and acquisition.
Second Annual Lee County Gathering
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Museum will be closed during January and February 2010 for renovations, except for announced events.
2009 Accomplishments
- The crumbling exterior of the Trade Center has been replaced with new 1850's like material.
- The interior plaster has been repaired and painted on the downstairs level.
- Original doors and windows have been repaired and freshly painted.
- The old Loachapoka Calaboose has been rebuilt.
- The Ruth Purdy Speake log cabin has been re-chinked and an old wood-burning stove has been installed.
- The Second Saturdays continue to be a successful endeavor, with 50-100 participants each month and well received re-enactments have been presented by our faithful demonstrators.
- LCHS hosted two student interns who assisted in organizing our historical documents during the summer.
- 3000+ volunteer hours were spent inputting data and numbering our historical documents for research and future use.
- LCHS hosted five area school fieldtrips in 2009 and provided three in-school programs, serving approximately 1500 area students and teachers.
- LCHS Christmas Open House held on the Second Saturday in December was a great success on a cold rainy day. Children's activities included making home-made ornaments, visiting with Father Christmas, hearing a story read by Mrs. Claus, and eating Christmas goodies. Punch, hot cider, and cookies were served to the public. The Whistle Stop Dulcimer Players provided entertainment all day.
