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Lee County Historical Society: A Step Back in Time

Discover Lee County's heritage at this living history museum with historic buildings, craft demonstrations, and captivating stories of the past.

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The Lee County Historical Society in Loachapoka, Alabama, offers a captivating glimpse into the past. Explore a recreated 19th-century village with historic buildings, demonstrations, and exhibits showcasing Lee County's rich heritage.

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Local tips

  • Visit on the Second Saturday of the month for live demonstrations of blacksmithing, spinning, weaving, and other traditional crafts.
  • Check the Lee County Historical Society's website for information on special events, workshops, and seasonal festivals like Syrup Soppin' Day.
  • Explore the history-related gardens to learn about the plants and crops that were essential to the survival of early settlers.
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    The Lee County Historical Society is located at 6500 Stage Rd, Loachapoka, AL 36865. From Auburn, head west on Highway 14 for approximately 12 miles. The Historical Society will be on your right. There is no parking fee.

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Nestled within Loachapoka's charming Pioneer Park, the Lee County Historical Society provides an immersive journey into Lee County's history. More than just a museum, it's a living testament to the traditions, struggles, and triumphs of the people who shaped this corner of the South. As you enter Pioneer Park, you're transported to a bygone era. The air is filled with the scent of woodsmoke from the blacksmith's forge and the gentle hum of spinning wheels. The park features a meticulously recreated 19th-century village, complete with historic buildings, heirloom gardens, and costumed interpreters who bring the past to life. The Old Trade Center, dating back to 1845, serves as the main museum building. Inside, discover artifacts ranging from vintage clothing and furniture to Native American exhibits and antique farm tools. One room is dedicated to exhibits detailing the history of Lee County, AL. The other large room houses examples of things sold in the Trade Center from hand-made laces to horse collars, the story of Rousseau's raid (Civil War), and the story of the turtles (Loachapoka means “the dwelling place of the turtles”). Upstairs, a recreation of the home the last owner of the building made for his family offers a glimpse into domestic life in the 19th century. Beyond the Trade Center, Pioneer Park includes the Ruth Purdy Speake Cabin, the Taylor Whatley Building, the Blacksmith Shop, Doctor McLain's Office, the Loachapoka Gin Office, the Cook House, a reconstruction of the Loachapoka Jail, and the Barnard-Newell Log House. On the Second Saturday of each month, the park comes alive with demonstrations of traditional crafts, from blacksmithing and spinning to weaving and gardening. History re-enactors don period attire, showcasing their arts and crafts.

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