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MONTGOMERY COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
MISSION: The Montgomery County Historical Society( MCHS) aims to collect, preserve and educate the public about Montgomery County’ s rich history.
BRAG LINES: MCHS was recently awarded a $ 75,000 grant from the Alabama Historical Commission to transform the third floor of the historic Figh-Pickett House into a permanent interpretive exhibit space, create original educational materials and expand public programming that connects Montgomery County’ s local history to the broader story of Alabama.
BACKGROUND: For over thirty years, MCHS has collected and preserved treasures that reflect the rich history of Montgomery City and County, plus saved and preserved the historic Figh-Pickett House, Montgomery’ s oldest surviving brick home, dating back to 1837. The collection of donated items includes historic photographs, documents and records, city directories, books, furniture, decorative objects, military uniforms and more. MCHS operates the Figh-Pickett House as a living educational resource that brings Montgomery County’ s past to life through preservation, interpretation and public programming. As a historic site and an active learning space, the property reflects a mission focused on historical education by offering immersive experiences that connect visitors to the people, events and milestones that have shaped the community.
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// Growing Event Attendance: We invite the community to attend the free exhibit opening receptions and Lunch and Learn programs.
// New Members: Individual membership starts at $ 30.
// Donations: Help preserve the past for future generations to understand and appreciate.
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OCTOBER 6- JANUARY 5- Exhibit: Lasting Impact NOVEMBER 6- Exhibit Opening Reception NOVEMBER 12- Brown Bag Lunch and Learn DECEMBER 13- Winter Open House
334.264.1837 | mchsal. org 512 South Court Street, Montgomery, AL 36104
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