After the Civil War, the process of industrialization accelerated connecting the region through new forms of transportation infrastructure. The first railroad in Williamson County was the undeveloped Tennessee and Alabama (Decatur) line, completed in 1859. Explore Our Exhibits →
Immerse yourself in the history of evolving townscapes after the Second World War. Stories of The Franklin Theatre, Gray Drug, Southern Discount, Wilkerson Hardware, Ike Bryan's Dry Goods, and more come to life. Also, “jail birds” from the Old, Old jail beckon to tell visitors their stories from behind bars. Explore Our Exhibits →
Begin your journey in White’s Tavern, built around 1803 on this same plot of land. Some of our current tenants will transport you back in time with their personal stories. Explore Our Exhibits →
What began in the early 1800s as subsistence agriculture characterized by a combination of dispersed farmlands in the valley bottoms and tree-shrouded rolling hills above was eclipsed by the rise of plantations in the 1840s and 50s. Farmers and planters in the area grew and traded with their neighbors as part of a diverse cottage […]
Join us for an evening of wine exploration! Indulge your senses and embark on a journey through the captivating world of rosé at the Moore-Morris History and Culture Center on June 13. We're thrilled to invite you to the first wine-tasting event, featuring the expertise of renowned Sommelier Davis Campbell from Wines Together. Dive into […]