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.

The new year presented us with an exciting opportunity: we moved in with the House of Flags Museum at 33 Gibson Street in Columbus. We’re thrilled to share that both our move and the Grand Re-Opening were a resounding success. We are deeply grateful to all our donors for their generous support, and to the volunteers who accomplished this colossal feat—carefully handling thousands of precious artifacts, articles, pictures, and more. (Have you ever moved an antique moonshine still?)

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!

To continue our mission, we still need your help. Please consider making a tax-deductible donation.

Read a Tryon Daily Bulletin article here
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ADOPT AN ARTIFACT

To help us continue to raise funds 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

  • Train Exhibit

  • Still Exhibit

  • Toy Makers Exhibit

  • Pictures (Artistry)

  • Maps

  • Courthouse Exhibit

  • Mosseller Exhibit

  • William Gillette Exhibit

  • Dentist (McCall) Exhibit

  • Tally Ho Coach

  • Tryon Daily Bulletin Printing Press

  • Square Piano

  • Seth Vining Desk

  • Genealogy Research Library

  • The minimum to adopt is $100.

  • You can adopt multiple items.

  • Multiple people can adopt the same item.

  • We are also pleased to accept donations in smaller amounts!

WATCH US MOVE HISTORY!!

At 8am on Friday, April 25th the Tally Ho Coach, pictured, was moved from 60 Walker Road to its new location at 33 Gibson Street. The coach is now on display in an exciting new enclosure and is sure to be a must-see event - come one, come all!


Watch our dedicated professionals and volunteers move Maude, the original tail gate party vehicle, to it’s new home!

Learn more about the artifacts you can adopt here
Susan Speight, as Helen Stearns, promoting the PCHA Museum Adopt an Artifact fundraiser.
 

Susan Speight, as Helen Stearns, promoting the PCHA Museum Adopt an Artifact fundraiser.

You may catch “Helen” speaking at various civic and other organizations throughout Polk County.

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