The log cabin is typical of the type of structure built in East Alabama in the 1830’s to 1870’s. It is a two room "dog trot" building with a large room on either side of a large open hall or breezeway.

The cabin was purchased and moved from its original location in Daviston, Alabama to the museum grounds in 1991. It had been struck by lightning, partially burned and required extensive reconstruction. The cabin was taken down carefully with each piece marked and then rebuilt faithfully to the original plan. The cabin was then named after Ruth Purdy Speake, who served the historical society faithfully for years.

The log cabin is used during the Annual Historical Fair and during trips by school groups to demonstrate early crafts that were common in most pioneer homes. One of the large rooms is furnished as it would have been in the early days. Fireplace cooking and milk churning are demonstrated here. In the other large room spinning, weaving, and quilting are demonstrated.