What’s Happening??

For the last 28 years, the Polk County Historical Association Museum has followed its mission to collect, preserve, and educate both the community and visitors about our colorful heritage.

To continue our mission, we need your help. The new year has presented us with an exciting opportunity: we will be moving in with the House of Flags Museum at 33 Gibson Street in Columbus.

As the House of Flags is the only museum of its kind in the United States, we believe that this move will enhance the visitor experience and become an important attraction for our community showcasing both museums!

The deadline for the move is March 31, 2025. To transport our artifacts, artwork, and genealogy materials, it will be necessary to hire a professional moving company. We will also be building and curating new exhibits. To accomplish this, we are embarking on a campaign to raise $100,000.

Please consider making a tax-deductible donation to support our move and inquire about “Adopting an Artifact.” There will be a private opening event to honor your support.

 

ADOPT AN ARTIFACT

To help us raise funds for the move we are hosting an Adopt an Artifact fundraiser.

The 1825 Tally Ho Coach

Polk County Historical Association Museum original Tryon Daily Bulletin printing press

The Original Tryon Daily Bulletin Printing Press

  • Farm Tools

  • Mini Spinning Wheel

  • Oak Hall Exhibit

  • Drug Kit (Medical)

  • Stove (Kitchen)

  • Toy Makers Exhibit

  • Pictures (Artistry)

  • Fire Suit

  • Maps

  • Dolls (Toys)

  • Courthouse Exhibit

  • Mosseller Exhibit

  • William Gillette Exhibit

  • Dentist (McCall) Exhibit

  • Tally Ho Coach

  • Tryon Daily Bulletin Printing Press

  • Steel Exhibit

  • Square Piano

  • Seth Vining Desk

  • Train Exhibit

Stand by for images, descriptions and other details on how you can adopt an artifact or contact Susan Speight at 803 429-6242

What We've Achieved/Projects:

 

  • We have collected thousand of historical pictures artifacts and articles for historical preservation and education housed in our museum

  • We are constantly working with government offices, businesses civic groups, churches, and individuals answering many questions for historical research as well as presenting educational programs to promote our local history.

  • We have and are adding to a premiere genealogy library with family histories and research reference books.

  • We as an association funded and organized the move and preservation of the historic Battle of Round Mountain monument from its desolate mountain location to downtown Columbus to be enjoyed by the public.

  • Through our oral history project, we have preserved the life stories of some of oldest residents many have since been deceased.