Museum of Appalachia
"Let the Past Touch Your Soul"
This little known museum and village is among my top ten favorite museums to visit. I visited the first time in late 1990's and have returned often. Each visit I gain a greater appreciation for the Appalachian people and their history. They've oft been portrayed in a negative light, which I think is a little misguided. They were a fiercely independent, very resourceful, kind and generous group of folks. Just recently I discovered a couple lines of my ancestors lived in the Appalachia areas of Kentucky and Virginia from the 1770's-1890's which might explain why I enjoyed my visits to this museum. Please visit their website and if you're in the area of Clinton, Tennessee, plan a visit. Their website can be found here
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