FRIENDS OF THE COOKEVILLE DEPOT MUSEUM

COOKEVILLE, TN

Friends of the Cookeville Depot Museum is a non-profit organization located in Cookeville, TN. The museum is housed in a historic train depot that was built in 1909 and served as a transportation hub for the region until 1951. The museum is dedicated to preserving the history of the railroad and its impact on the community.

The Friends of the Cookeville Depot Museum was established in 1981 to support the museum's mission by raising funds for exhibits, educational programs, and conservation efforts. The organization is run by a board of directors and relies heavily on volunteers to accomplish its goals.

The museum's exhibits include artifacts and memorabilia from the railroad's heyday, including vintage train cars, photographs, and uniforms. The museum also hosts events and educational programs throughout the year, such as guided tours, lectures, and hands-on activities for children.

The Friends of the Cookeville Depot Museum is an essential part of the community, providing a unique educational experience and preserving the history of the region's transportation industry. The organization's efforts have been recognized by the Tennessee Association of Museums, which presented it with the 2018 Award of Excellence for an organization with an annual budget of under $250,000.

FRIENDS OF THE COOKEVILLE DEPOT MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in COOKEVILLE TN. US MID #8404700399

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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FRIENDS OF THE COOKEVILLE DEPOT MUSEUM
2103 STONESEMINARY ROAD
COOKEVILLE
TN
38506

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