Cookeville History Museum
Open Tuesday – Saturday
10:00 am till 4:00 pm
Free Admission
About
Cookeville History Museum
The museum houses a self-paced, permanent exhibit on the history of this community, including a timeline around the building that begins with the first people to the area and ends with what is happening today. The front gallery is dedicated to local history exhibits, traveling exhibits and collection displays. We are part of the City of Cookeville’s Department of Leisure Services and Public Facilities, Historical Arts Division. Visit the Cookeville History Museum and let us share our story with you.
Current Exhibit
What Is Happening At The Museum
Celebrate 250 years of America with a journey through history!
Join the Cookeville History Museum as we open our newest exhibit, Becoming America: Voices of 1776, presented by Cookeville Leisure Services. This special exhibit explores the people, events, and stories that helped shape our nation and commemorates America's 250th anniversary.
The exhibit will be on display July 3 through September 12, giving visitors the opportunity to discover history through engaging exhibits and local perspectives.
Admission is free. Stop by the Cookeville History Museum and celebrate 250 years of America's story with us!
Join the Cookeville History Museum as we open our newest exhibit, Becoming America: Voices of 1776, presented by Cookeville Leisure Services. This special exhibit explores the people, events, and stories that helped shape our nation and commemorates America's 250th anniversary.
The exhibit will be on display July 3 through September 12, giving visitors the opportunity to discover history through engaging exhibits and local perspectives.
Admission is free. Stop by the Cookeville History Museum and celebrate 250 years of America's story with us!
All aboard for a red, white, and blue adventure!๐
Join us this Friday at 10:30 a.m. for Train Tales at the Cookeville Depot Museum! This week's preschool storytime is getting a patriotic twist with a 4th of July-themed celebration featuring train stories, festive activities, and hands-on fun for the kiddos.
๐ Fridays | 10:30 a.m.
๐ This week's theme: 4th of July
We can't wait to celebrate with you! Cookeville Depot Museum is open 10am-4pm on Friday!
Presented by Leisure Services
#MakingTheGoodLifeBetter #TrainTales #CookevilleLeisureServices #FourthOfJulyFun #DepotMuseum
Join us this Friday at 10:30 a.m. for Train Tales at the Cookeville Depot Museum! This week's preschool storytime is getting a patriotic twist with a 4th of July-themed celebration featuring train stories, festive activities, and hands-on fun for the kiddos.
๐ Fridays | 10:30 a.m.
๐ This week's theme: 4th of July
We can't wait to celebrate with you! Cookeville Depot Museum is open 10am-4pm on Friday!
Presented by Leisure Services
#MakingTheGoodLifeBetter #TrainTales #CookevilleLeisureServices #FourthOfJulyFun #DepotMuseum
๐กFUN FACT FRIDAY๐ก
*Israel Putnam Appreciation Post*
Cookeville's "hometown" Revolutionary War hero, Major General Israel Putnam (1718โ1790) was a pivotal American military officer who served with distinction in both the French and Indian War and the American Revolutionary War. Affectionately known as "Old Put," he became a legendary folk hero for his fearless leadership and daring frontier exploits. During the Battle of Bunker Hill, Putnam was instrumental in organizing the colonial defense. He is widely credited with the famous command to his troops: "Don't fire until you see the whites of their eyes." Putnam's active military career was cut short when he suffered a debilitating stroke in 1779. He passed away in 1790 at the age of 72.
Putnam County, Tennessee was named for Israel Putnam. The irony? General Putnam never actually set foot in Tennessee or the American South during his lifetime. ๐บ๐ธโ๏ธ๐๏ธ๐ซถ
*Israel Putnam Appreciation Post*
Cookeville's "hometown" Revolutionary War hero, Major General Israel Putnam (1718โ1790) was a pivotal American military officer who served with distinction in both the French and Indian War and the American Revolutionary War. Affectionately known as "Old Put," he became a legendary folk hero for his fearless leadership and daring frontier exploits. During the Battle of Bunker Hill, Putnam was instrumental in organizing the colonial defense. He is widely credited with the famous command to his troops: "Don't fire until you see the whites of their eyes." Putnam's active military career was cut short when he suffered a debilitating stroke in 1779. He passed away in 1790 at the age of 72.
Putnam County, Tennessee was named for Israel Putnam. The irony? General Putnam never actually set foot in Tennessee or the American South during his lifetime. ๐บ๐ธโ๏ธ๐๏ธ๐ซถ
We loved welcoming the SAC group to the Cookeville History Museum and Depot Museum this past week. Three groups of Pre-K and kindergarten students enjoyed discovering local history through hands-on learning and fun experiences.
A special thank you to Linda, one of our wonderful Friends of the Cookeville History Museum volunteer, for helping lead the tour and sharing her passion for Cookeville's history. We appreciate all of our volunteers who help inspire the next generation of history lovers!
#MakingTheGoodLifeBetter #CookevilleHistory #CookevilleHistoryMuseum #CommunityLearning
A special thank you to Linda, one of our wonderful Friends of the Cookeville History Museum volunteer, for helping lead the tour and sharing her passion for Cookeville's history. We appreciate all of our volunteers who help inspire the next generation of history lovers!
#MakingTheGoodLifeBetter #CookevilleHistory #CookevilleHistoryMuseum #CommunityLearning
The Cookeville History Museum will be closed on Saturday, July 4th to celebrate our nationโs 250th! โฅ๏ธ๐ค๐
Tickets on sale now for Night at the Museums: Indoor Encore! http://www.cpactn.com/
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Cookeville Depot Museum
116 W. Broad Street
Cookeville, TN 38501
Tuesday – Saturday
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
