Customs House Museum and Cultural Center Welcomes a New Era with the Grand Illumination
September 22, 2020
Clarksville, TN – One of the state’s most photographed structures, the Customs House Museum and Cultural Center in Downtown Clarksville, will soon be as photogenic after dark as it has been in the daytime.
The Museum is adding a new feature to the historic 1898 Post Office and Customs House building that proudly graces the corner of South Second Street and Commerce Street.
Customs House Museum and Cultural Center Grand Illumination.
Wilma Rudolph’s Olympic Gold Medal Runs Still Inspire 60 years later
September 1, 2020
Clarksville, TN – Destined to a life of immobility, a child who suffered from severe illnesses grew up to become the fastest woman in the world, a civil rights activist, educator and an inspiration to a world of admirers.
Now, 60 years after winning three gold medals at the 1960 Rome Olympics, we once again celebrate the woman who shattered barriers and overcame the impossible. That woman was Wilma Glodean Rudolph.
Wilma Rudolph Parade
Customs House Museum celebrates Women’s Suffrage, Twenty Years of Cumberland Furniture Guild
August 18, 2020
Clarksville, TN – August has been a month of exciting change exhibit-wise at the Customs House Museum and Cultural Center. Two new, highly anticipated exhibitions are now up for the public to visit: The Power of Women: Celebrating the Suffrage Movement and Practice Makes Perfect: Twenty Years of the Cumberland Furniture Guild.
This month the country will celebrate the 100th anniversary of Women’s Suffrage, and Clarksville has plenty of history to share on the subject.
Practice Makes Perfect: Twenty Years of the Cumberland Furniture Guild
Clarksville to dedicate ‘Tennessee Triumph’ Suffrage Statue on August 15th
July 30, 2020
Clarksville, TN – Tennessee holds a special place in passing the 19th Amendment into law, extending voting rights to women.
We were the final state needed for ratification, and our legislators came through with a two-vote victory margin on August 18th, 1920, with the law becoming effective eight days later.
Steering Committee members Elizabeth Black, Khandra Smalley and Rosalind Kurita stand with the Tennessee Triumph maquette.
Customs House Museum Returns to Sunday Hours
July 2, 2020
Customs House Museum Reopens Huff & Puff Express Model Trains
Clarksville, TN – All aboard! The Customs House Museum and Cultural Center is expanding its reopening plan and will now be open on Sundays beginning July 12th, 2020 from 1:00pm-4:00pm.
COVID-19 Coronavirus safety guidelines are still in place including recommending guests wear face masks, reserve their time tickets before visiting and utilize hand sanitizer stations around the Museum. While walk-ins are welcome, there are a limited number of tickets available per day.
Customs House Museum and Cultural Center’s Huff & Puff Express Model Trains.
Customs House Museum Celebrates the American West with Its Wonders of the West Exhibit
June 16, 2020
Clarksville, TN – If you’ve recently stepped into the Customs House Museum & Cultural Center since its reopening to the public, then you’ve probably been instantly transported to the American West in the Museum’s Kimbrough Gallery.
Wonders of the West, an exhibit sponsored by Heimansohn Steel & Salvage, celebrates America’s Western culture through scenic landscapes, wonderful crafts by Native American artisans and a tribute to the Acme Boot Company.
American West Painting at the Customs House Museum.
Customs House Museum Celebrates 36th Anniversary and Joins Nationwide Program, Museums for All
June 8, 2020
Clarksville, TN – The Customs House Museum reopened to the public on June 2nd, 2020m, and in an effort to include and welcome all members of the community, the Museum has joined Museums for All, a nationwide program that supports those receiving food assistance (SNAP) benefits.
The program offers visitors reduced admission fees with a presentation of the SNAP Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card.
Clarksville’s First Thursday Art Walk to be held March 5th, 2020
March 5, 2020
Clarksville, TN – Produced by The Downtown Clarksville Association, First Thursday Art Walk is a free, self-guided tour spanning a 5-block radius that combines visual art, live music, engaging events and more in the heart of Downtown Clarksville.
With 10+ venues, bars and businesses participating each month, the First Thursday Art Walk in Clarksville is the ultimate opportunity to savor and support local creative talent.
First Thursday Art Walk in downtown Clarksville
Clarksville’s Customs House Museum March 2020 Exhibits, Activities
February 23, 2020
Clarksville, TN – The Customs House Museum and Cultural Center is located in historic downtown Clarksville, Tennessee. Come explore an entire city block featuring large gallery spaces filled with fine art, science and history.
Some of the events in March at the Museum are: Women of the Neighborhood, Wonders of the West, The Artwork of HAPI (Healing Arts Project, Inc.), Celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the Dunwody Boehm Porcelain Collection, Apron Strings: Ties to the Past, I Have a Voice: Traveling Exhibition from Tennessee State Museum, and Hands-On Explorers: Dr. Seuss Science.
Customs House Museum and Cultural Center
Customs House Museum & Cultural Center, Friends Celebrate 25 Years of the Dunwody Boehm Porcelain Collection
February 19, 2020
Clarksville, TN – Fred and Judy Landiss were introduced to Boehm Porcelain sculptures over 25 years ago. These delicately crafted figurines highlight the beautiful details found in wildlife and nature.
The Landiss’ realized after traveling how valuable and significant each piece is. Since then, Boehm sculptures have held a significant place in the Landiss’ hearts.
Macaw In Paradise
