September 15, 1821: Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
By Meghan E. Gattignolo September 15 through October 15 is Hispanic Heritage Month. Ronald Reagan extended Hispanic Heritage Week into a 31-day period in 1988 to recognize the influence and…
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Historic Greenwood Cemetery Tours are Back!
By Meghan E. Gattignolo September is here, and with the change in month comes the promise of cool air, falling leaves, cozy sweaters and… cemetery tours! Yes, the Customs…
A Closer Look at The Big & the Small of It
By Meghan E. Gattignolo The Customs House Museum & Cultural Center is a place to discover new artists and get inspired by new and dexterous exhibits. The Big & the…
Bombs and Birdcages: Tennessee’s Nuclear Past is Close to Home
By Meghan E. Gattignolo As Oppenheimer continues to be a big box office draw, the threat of nuclear war might seem remote to many moviegoers. The creation of atomic bombs…
There’s Something for Everyone at Clarksville’s Museum
By Meghan E. Gattignolo Have you visited the Customs House Museum & Cultural Center yet? If I had a penny for every time someone said to me, “I didn’t know Clarksville had…
A Celebration of Creativity: 3 Reasons to Go See the Customs House Museum & Cultural Center’s Annual Staff Art Show
By Meghan E. Gattignolo Not everyone gets to express their creativity at work, but at least once a year, staff members here at the Customs House Museum & Cultural Center…