Clarksville’s Customs House Museum receives Grant from National Endowment for the Arts
February 10, 2014
Clarksville, TN – The Customs House Museum & Cultural Center is pleased to announce that it has been awarded the Arts Engagement in American Communities grant from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA).
The invitation-only grant in the amount of $10,000 aims to help increase understanding and skills in the arts for all ages.
Customs House Museum and Cultural Center
Customs House Museum opens “Becoming Clarksville: Celebrating Legacies of Leadership” in the newly remodeled Clarksville Jaycee’s Heritage Hall
November 15, 2013
Clarksville, TN – On Tuesday, the Customs House Museum cut the ribbon on its newest permanent exhibit, “Becoming Clarksville: Honoring Legacies of Leadership.”
Through the prism of leadership, the exhibit explores the history of Clarksville and Montgomery County, focusing on the stories of individuals who helped shape the city, featuring unique interactive and video elements. Becoming Clarksville also serves as a legacy for the Clarksville Jaycees, remembering its history and contributions to the people of Clarksville.
Evans Harvill and Wayne Wilkerson cut the ribbon opening the Becoming Clarksville: Celebrating Legacies of Leadership Exhibit
Clarksville’s Customs House Museum to host Wizard of Oz Exhibit sponsored by Planters Bank
August 15, 2013
Clarksville, TN – The Customs House Museum is proud to announce Planters Bank as the Title Sponsor of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, a travelling exhibit coming to the Crouch Gallery of the museum in April 2014.
Planters Bank’s generous gift will help fund this highly acclaimed, award-winning exhibit from the Great Explorations Children’s Museum in St. Petersburg, Florida.
Clarksville’s Civil War Story Video Wins Award from Tennessee Association of Museums
April 9, 2012
Clarksville, TN – “Crossroads of Change, Clarksville, Tennessee 1861-1865,” a locally-produced video providing a perspective of the impact of the Civil War upon Clarksville and its inhabitants during the years 1861 to 1865, was honored with a 2012 Certificate of Commendation from the Tennessee Association of Museums (TAM) at its annual convention held recently in Memphis Tennessee.
Actor Keith McCoy portrays a member of the US Colored Troops in this scene from “Crossroads of Change, Clarksville, Tennessee 1861-1865.” The video was researched, written and filmed in Montgomery County and is based on local journals and diaries of the Civil War era.
“Laying Low” to benefit Custom’s House Museum
October 24, 2011
Clarksville, TN – If you’ve been “Flying High” over the years, then it’s time for “Laying Low” to support the Custom’s House Museum and Cultural Center. The Museum’s first ever “Laying Low” fundraiser is coming November 5th at 3:30pm, at the home of Nancy and Garnett Ladd, 2100 Madison Street.
This “festival style” event will feature a complete barbeque dinner with all the trimmings, adult beverages, sweet tea, outdoor games, a cornhole tournament, capped off with a bonfire and s’mores. The highlight of the night will be country music headliner, Frankie Ballard. [Read more]
