SOUTHERN TENANT FARMERS MUSEUM

TYRONZA, AR

The Southern Tenant Farmers Museum is a historical museum located in the town of Tyronza, Arkansas, USA. The museum was established in 2006 to commemorate the struggles and experiences of tenant farmers in the southern United States during the early 20th century. The museum is housed in a building that was originally a dry cleaning business, but was later purchased by the Southern Tenant Farmers Union (STFU) in the 1930s. The building was used as a union headquarters and a community center for tenant farmers in the area.

The museum features exhibits, artifacts, and interactive displays that highlight the history and legacy of the STFU and the tenant farming movement. Visitors can learn about the hardships faced by tenant farmers, including low wages, poor living conditions, and discrimination. The museum also explores the role of the STFU in organizing and advocating for tenant farmers' rights and the impact of their efforts on the broader labor movement.

In addition to its exhibits, the Southern Tenant Farmers Museum hosts events and educational programs throughout the year, including workshops, lectures, and musical performances. The museum is open to the public Tuesday through Saturday and offers guided tours for groups and schools. The Southern Tenant Farmers Museum is a significant and informative destination for anyone interested in the history of labor and social justice in the American South.

SOUTHERN TENANT FARMERS MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in TYRONZA AR. US MID #8400500005

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Southeastern (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia).

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• telephone: 8704872909
• website: http://stfm.astate.edu

SOUTHERN TENANT FARMERS MUSEUM
117 N MAIN ST
TYRONZA
AR
72386

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