CARROLL REECE MUSEUM

JOHNSON CITY, TN

The Carroll Reece Museum, located in Johnson City, Tennessee, is a museum dedicated to the life and legacy of Carroll Reece. Reece was a U.S. Congressman from Tennessee that served from 1921 until his death in 1961. The museum is located in the former home of Reece and his family.

The museum was established in 1965, four years after Reece's death, and is owned and operated by East Tennessee State University. The museum is open to the public and admission is free. The museum features several permanent exhibits about Reece's life, including his early life and career in politics. It also houses a collection of artifacts from his life, including his Congressional desk, as well as photographs, documents, and memorabilia.

The museum also houses an extensive collection of artifacts from the history of East Tennessee and the Appalachian region. This includes items from the Revolutionary War, the Civil War, and the Industrial Revolution. Artifacts from the museum's collection are displayed in several permanent exhibits throughout the museum.

The museum also offers educational programs and workshops to the public, including lectures and seminars, field trips, and history-related activities. It also hosts several special events throughout the year, such as the annual Carroll Reece Symposium and the Carroll Reece Lecture Series. The museum also provides a variety of learning opportunities for children, such as summer camps and after-school programs.

The Carroll Reece Museum is a great place to visit and learn more about the history of East Tennessee and the legacy of Carroll Reece. It is open to the public year-round and admission is free.

CARROLL REECE MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in JOHNSON CITY TN. US MID #8404700121

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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CARROLL REECE MUSEUM
EAST TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY
JOHNSON CITY
TN
37614-0660

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