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Exhibits
The museum's permanent collections focus on the history of
Elmore County Black families, churches, schools and
organizations.
Painting by Wetumpka native Steve
Mitchell, which depict scenes from life in Wetumpka, are on
permanent display as well as paintings donated by artist
Columbus Cook, also a native of Wetumpka. Histories of Elmore
County Training and W. B. Doby High Schools are also featured.
Arbor
Day ceremonies have honored two (2) museum volunteers - Mrs.
Martha B. Jones (1998) and Mrs. Eloyse Jones (2005). Both ladies
were educators in the Elmore County School system and dedicated
museum volunteers and supporters.
In 1989 the
museum hosted civil rights activist Mrs. Virginia Durr who spoke
on her book Inside the Magic Circle and discussed the work she
and her husband did in the civil rights movement.
Several
plaques are on display that recognize the work and contributions
of country residents. Among them are plaque listing the names of
outstanding Elmore County Black community leaders (sponsored by
the Wise Family in honor and memory of their mother, Mrs. Lucile
Wise) and the James Mack Community Involvement plaque that
recognizes adult and youth community service award recipients. |
