The Tipton County Museum honored its January 2025 Veteran of the Month, Robert Earl Beckett Jr., on Tuesday night. Beckett was born on Feb. 5, 1944, in Memphis, where he spent his formative years in South Memphis. As a student at South Side High School, Beckett was a standout leader and athlete, serving as captain of the football team in 1962. In recognition of his … [Read more...] about Meet Robert Earl Beckett Jr., the January 2025 Veteran of the Month
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Recognizing the disparity in news coverage for African American and white soldiers in The Leader
During the early years of the Covington Leader, each week one could find a very short paragraph titled “Colored Folks” which would provide a few sentences of news thought to be of interest to the county’s African American community. During the United States’ entrance into World War II, The Leader printed lists of Tipton County soldiers, black and white, called for military … [Read more...] about Recognizing the disparity in news coverage for African American and white soldiers in The Leader
Tipton County Museum’s February Gardening Series begins tomorrow
The Tipton County Museum’s annual February Gardening Series will begin this Saturday and this year will be conducted virtually through Zoom due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The first lecture, “What to Prune When,” will be delivered by Madison County Extension Agent and Master Gardener Program Coordinator Celeste Scott. On Saturday, Feb. 13, Dr. Chris Cooper, Shelby County Master … [Read more...] about Tipton County Museum’s February Gardening Series begins tomorrow
Tre Hargett delivers CARES Act check to Tipton County Museum to enhance online presence
The CARES Act, which was signed into law last March by President Trump, allotted more than $2 trillion to be allocated to individuals, families and businesses affected by COVID-19. On Thursday morning the Tipton County Museum received $3,241.88 of that to help serve the community during the pandemic. The check was delivered to the museum by Tennessee Secretary of State Tre … [Read more...] about Tre Hargett delivers CARES Act check to Tipton County Museum to enhance online presence
Men of Valor: A Tipton County Museum exhibit honors the Wakefield and Wherry brothers
A family’s legacy - a torch of honor and patriotism - which started with a father and uncles serving in the United States Navy and Army during World War II, was passed down to sons and now grandchildren and great-grandchildren. It is a fitting honor for the Wakefield and Wherry descendants of the enslaved and sharecroppers. Oldest son, William Thomas “Tommy” Wakefield, … [Read more...] about Men of Valor: A Tipton County Museum exhibit honors the Wakefield and Wherry brothers
Here’s how you can enter the Tipton County Museum’s virtual art and photography exhibit
In honor of its 22nd anniversary on Nov. 11, the Tipton County Museum will be hosting an international art and photography virtual exhibit. The subject of the work entered must be the Tipton County Museum or its grounds. Photographers must visit the museum property to create their work, but other visual artists may use reference photos available on the museum's website or … [Read more...] about Here’s how you can enter the Tipton County Museum’s virtual art and photography exhibit
The Tipton County Museum announced their October Gardening Series will be virtual this year
The Tipton County Museum announced it will be hosting the annual October Gardening Series for free this year on Zoom, an online meeting forum. "Due to COVID-19, we are limited to having small groups inside the museum," said museum director Barrie Foster. Here's the schedule: Let's Talk Organics – Oct. 3 On Saturday, Oct. 3, Dr. Chris Cooper will present “Let’s Talk Organics” … [Read more...] about The Tipton County Museum announced their October Gardening Series will be virtual this year
Savvy Seniors: Art is an outlet after retirement
[metaslider id="3840"] Donna Rhodes is standing at the back of the room with her head cocked toward her right shoulder, analyzing her work in progress. Trying to make her crow look as lifelike as possible is giving her fits of frustration. “Is this something you’d want to shoot out of a tree?” she jokingly asks museum volunteer Jim Harger as he passes by. She is one of nearly a … [Read more...] about Savvy Seniors: Art is an outlet after retirement
