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Museum History
In
1986, former Mayor Jeanette Barrett (deceased) proposed the idea of
using the building as a museum to keep it from being demolished. Major
Barrett, assisted by Mrs. Hertisene Crenshaw, located funds to
renovate the facility.
The ladies recruited volunteers from churches and community
organizations to explore the idea and implementation of a Black
History Museum.
Former
retired Elmore County extension agent Roscoe A Lee (deceased) was
elected temporary chairman to oversee plans for the facility which
included having a museum open house by the end of 1986.
In
order to meet the goal of open house, the State Department of Archive
loaned display cases to house temporary exhibits. The display cases
and exhibits became a permanent part of the museum.
The
museum was established as a place where Elmore County's black heritage
is displayed and educational exhibits and programs are held to educate
children and adults in Elmore County and elsewhere. The museum
officially opened in December 1986 during Christmas on Coosa
celebrations. |
