ALEX HALEY MUSEUM ASSOCIATION

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 Museum Association in Henning, TN is a non-profit organization that seeks to preserve the life and work of Pulitzer Prize-winning author and historian Alex Haley. Located in Haley’s hometown of Henning, TN, the museum and association seek to promote the legacy of Haley’s work, including his most famous novel, “Roots” and his other writings.

The museum itself displays many artifacts and relics that provide insight into Haley’s life, including photographs, awards, letters, memorabilia and more. Additionally, the museum offers educational programs and lectures that explore the themes in Haley’s work, as well as his overall impact on American culture.

The museum also serves as a community center, hosting events such as live music, festivals, and other gatherings. The association also offers an annual writing contest for students in grades K-12, encouraging them to explore their own African-American heritage.

The Alex Haley Museum Association is a testament to Haley’s legacy, and to the power of storytelling and research. By preserving Haley’s work and encouraging the exploration of African-American heritage, the museum serves as a source of inspiration and education for future generations.

ALEX HALEY MUSEUM ASSOCIATION is a History Museum in HENNING TN. US MID #8404700405

The museum is classed as HST (History 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). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 83,386 from tax period 201306 (YYYYMM).

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 Confederate Monument (Covington, Tennessee) Historic 1894 Confederate Monument on the Tipton County Courthouse grounds in Covington, Tennessee.
Tipton County Confederate Monument (Covington, Tennessee) Historic 1894 Confederate Monument on the Tipton County Courthouse grounds in Covington, Tennessee.
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.
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.
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.

Contact ALEX HALEY MUSEUM ASSOCIATION

ALEX HALEY MUSEUM ASSOCIATION
PO BOX 500
HENNING
TN
38041-0500

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MID # 8404700405
Name ALEX HALEY MUSEUM ASSOCIATION
Alternate Name
Classification History Museums, , Southeastern
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 621299662
NTEECC A54
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201306
INCOME 89,678
REVENUE 83,386
LAT/LONG 35.69448, -89.653115
CODES FIPS State Code: 47
FIPS County Code: 097
US Census Tract: 050100
US Census Block: 2000