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Tipton County Museum

Museum announces February gardening series

By Echo Day on January 21, 2025

Looking to expand your gardening knowledge or connect with fellow enthusiasts? The Tipton County Museum’s Garden Series 2025 promises an enriching experience for nature lovers of all skill levels.  Running every Saturday in February, these engaging workshops cover a variety of fascinating topics designed to inspire and educate. Here’s the lineup for this year’s … [Read more...] about Museum announces February gardening series

Meet Robert Earl Beckett Jr., the January 2025 Veteran of the Month

By Echo Day on January 16, 2025

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

Recognizing the disparity in news coverage for African American and white soldiers in The Leader

By The Leader on February 26, 2021

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

By Echo Day on February 5, 2021

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

By Jeff Ireland on December 4, 2020

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

By The Leader on November 11, 2020

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

By Echo Day on September 24, 2020

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

By Echo Day on September 21, 2020

Knockout roses

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

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