ALEX HALEY HOUSE MUSEUM

HENNING, TN

Tipton County Courthouse (Covington, Tennessee) Historic 1889 Tipton County Courthouse in Covington, Tennessee. This Italianate style courthouse was the third courthouse for the county. A 1909 tornado damaged the building the clock tower was removed.
Tipton County Courthouse (Covington, Tennessee) Credit: cmh2315fl

The Alex Haley House Museum in Henning, Tennessee is a living memorial to the late American author and social historian, Alex Haley. Located on the site of his boyhood home, the museum celebrates his legacy and his contributions to American culture. The museum consists of the original home, built in 1935, and a modern museum building, which houses a wealth of exhibits, artifacts, and multimedia presentations that tell the story of Haley’s life and work.

The grounds of the museum are open to the public and feature a variety of memorials and markers that honor Haley’s life and legacy. The museum also includes a garden, which is dedicated to Haley’s mother, Bertha Palmer. The museum also features a walking trail that winds through the woods and fields behind the museum, providing visitors with a peaceful and reflective experience.

The museum’s interior is filled with a variety of displays that showcase Haley’s life and works. Exhibits include original documents, photographs, and other artifacts that illustrate Haley’s life and accomplishments. The museum also houses a collection of artifacts from Haley’s life, including his childhood home and personal items, as well as various works of art and memorabilia.

The Alex Haley House Museum is operated by the Alex Haley Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and celebrating the life and legacy of Alex Haley. Through its programming and exhibits, the museum seeks to educate and inspire visitors about the importance of Haley’s work and the impact he had on American history and culture.

ALEX HALEY HOUSE MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in HENNING TN. US MID #8404700125

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).

Tipton County Courthouse (Covington, Tennessee) Historic 1889 Tipton County Courthouse in Covington, Tennessee. This Italianate style courthouse was the third courthouse for the county. A 1909 tornado damaged the building the clock tower was removed.
Tipton County Courthouse (Covington, Tennessee) Historic 1889 Tipton County Courthouse in Covington, Tennessee. This Italianate style courthouse was the third courthouse for the county. A 1909 tornado damaged the building the clock tower was removed.
Tipton County Courthouse (Covington, Tennessee) Historic 1889 Tipton County Courthouse in Covington, Tennessee. This Italianate style courthouse was the third courthouse for the county. A 1909 tornado damaged the building the clock tower was removed.
U.S. Post Office (Covington, Tennessee) Historic 1915 U.S. Post Office in Covington, Tennessee.
U.S. Post Office (Covington, Tennessee) Historic 1915 U.S. Post Office in Covington, Tennessee.
Old Ritz Theatre (Covington, Tennessee) Historic ca. 1943 Ritz Theatre on the Tipton County Courthouse square in Covington, Tennessee. The Art Deco style theater closed in 1978.
Ruffin Theatre (Covington, Tennessee) Historic Ruffin Theatre on the Tipton County Courthouse square in Covington, Tennessee. The building began as the Palace Theatre. It was purchased by William F. Ruffin purchased the 1890 Palace Theatre in 1927. The building burned and he rebuilt the Ruffin Theater in 1937. It was remodeled in an Art Deco style in 1941. The theater closed in 1980. The Ruffin Theatre was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1992 (NRHP No. 92000248).
Hotel Lindo (Covington, Tennessee) Historic 1901 Hotel Lindo on the Tipton County Courthouse square in Covington, Tennessee. The old hotel was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982 (NRHP No. 82001733).
Old Building (Covington, Tennessee) Historic old building in downtown Covington, Tennessee. The building has an old neon Frigidaire sign on the front.
Old Building (Covington, Tennessee) Historic old building in downtown Covington, Tennessee. The building has an old neon Frigidaire sign on the front.
Old Coca-Cola Bottling Plant (Covington, Tennessee) Historic Coca-Cola Bottling Plant building in Covington, Tennessee. Constructed 1940-41 in the Moderne style. Used as a bottling plant until 1979. The Rose Construction Company bought the building in 1997 and renovated it into their offices. The old Coca-Cola plant was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1997 (NRHP No. 97000038).
Tipton County Confederate Monument (Covington, Tennessee) Historic 1894 Confederate Monument on the Tipton County Courthouse grounds in Covington, Tennessee.

Contact ALEX HALEY HOUSE MUSEUM

ALEX HALEY HOUSE MUSEUM
200 S CHURCH ST
HENNING
TN
38041

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MID # 8404700125
Name ALEX HALEY HOUSE MUSEUM
Alternate Name
Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , Southeastern
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)
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INCOME 0
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LAT/LONG 35.673542, -89.576063
CODES FIPS State Code: 47
FIPS County Code: 097
US Census Tract: 050600
US Census Block: 2083