MCCOLLUM-CHIDESTER HOUSE MUSEUM
CAMDEN, AR
The McCollum-Chidester House Museum in Camden, Arkansas, is one of the oldest surviving homes in the area. Built in 1874, the house served as a home for three generations of the prominent McCollum-Chidester family. It is one of the few remaining examples of the Greek Revival style of architecture in Arkansas.
The house is decorated with period furnishings and has been restored to its original condition. Visitors can explore the property and take a guided tour to learn more about the history of the family and the house. The tour includes the main house, the carriage house, and the outbuildings. Visitors can also view the family’s artifacts and photographs that are on display.
The property is also home to a pet cemetery, where members of the family have buried their beloved pets. The cemetery has a variety of headstones, some of which are quite unique.
The McCollum-Chidester House Museum hosts a variety of events throughout the year, including historic reenactments, art exhibitions, and concerts. The house is open for tours on the first Saturday of every month from April to October, and visitors can also rent the house for special events.
The McCollum-Chidester House Museum is a unique and historic property that offers visitors a glimpse into the past. The house is a reminder of the importance of preserving history and the stories of the people who lived in it.
MCCOLLUM-CHIDESTER HOUSE MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in CAMDEN AR. US MID #8400500022
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).
Contact MCCOLLUM-CHIDESTER HOUSE MUSEUM
- telephone: 8708369243
- website: http://www.ouachitacountyhistoricalsociety.org
MCCOLLUM-CHIDESTER HOUSE MUSEUM
926 W WASHINGTON ST
CAMDEN
AR
71701
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MCCOLLUM-CHIDESTER HOUSE MUSEUM Information
| MID # | 8400500022 |
| Name | MCCOLLUM-CHIDESTER HOUSE MUSEUM |
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| Classification | Uncategorized or General Museums, , Southeastern |
| Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) | |
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| Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) | |
| INCOME | 0 |
| REVENUE | 0 |
| LAT/LONG | 33.584568, -92.844156 |
| CODES | FIPS State Code: 05 FIPS County Code: 103 US Census Tract: 950600 US Census Block: 1001 |