Exibits for the Historical Society

The society has many great exibits and displays. The museum is made up of four buildings: the old trade center, the Ruth Purdy Speake cabin, the Taylor Whatley building, and the blacksmith building. Each one is very unique and features different items, such as turn of the century living in the old trade center or the frontier days in the cabin.

Old Trade Center

The trade center has a variety to show from the Victorian attire to the railroad mechanisms. This building is also where the society meets. For more information, click here.

Ruth Purdy Speake Cabin

The cabin offers a look at the frontier days of Alabama. Demonstrations of weaving, spinning, quilting and cooking in in the fireplace are shown during the fair and select days. For more information, click here.

The Taylor Whatley Building

This building is mainly for farming tools and implements. It has items pertaining to agriculture, mechanics, blacksmithing, dairy and many other areas. For more information click here.

The Blacksmith Shop

The blacksmiths meet every second Saturday of the month to hone their craft and share ideas. For more information click here.