The Wonderful Wurlitzer
Written by Meghan Gattignolo, Visitor Services Coordinator *Note: this item is no longer in the Museum’s collection.* A future visit to the Customs House Museum & Cultural Center may include…
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Shattering Barriers: 60 Years Later, Wilma Rudolph’s Olympic Gold Medal Runs Still Inspire
Written by Maegan Collins, Media & Communications Coordinator Destined to a life of immobility, a child who suffered from severe illnesses grew up to become the fastest woman in the…
Take a Piece of the Museum Home at Seasons: The Museum Store
Written by Meghan Gattignolo, Visitor Services Coordinator Every awesome museum has a gift shop, and the Customs House Museum & Cultural Center is no exception. Since the early days, when…
Celebrate Suffrage: 100 Years of Votes for Women
Written by Meghan Gattignolo, Visitor Services Coordinator “Oh, we were suffering until suffrage….” Schoolhouse Rock songs taught me many things, not the least of which was the difference between the…
John Montgomery: Clarksville’s Patriot
Written by Meghan Gattignolo, Visitor Services Coordinator After finally watching the musical Hamilton earlier this month, my interest in the American Revolution has been renewed. I’m sure I’m not the…
The Postmaster’s Office
Written by Meghan Gattignolo, Visitor Services Coordinator A trip to visit the 1898 building of the Museum involves seeing Mr. Bailey, our Postmaster. He stands in the historic Post Office…