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Tallassee Falls Museum: A Treasure on the Tallapoosa

Explore Tallassee's past at the Tallassee Falls Museum: Discover exhibits on Native American history, the Civil War, and the town's textile industry.

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The Tallassee Falls Museum chronicles the vibrant history of Tallassee, Alabama, from its Native American roots to its industrial boom, with exhibits showcasing pioneer life, the Civil War era, and the textile mills that shaped the town. Located near the Benjamin Fitzpatrick Bridge, the museum offers a glimpse into the past through artifacts, documents, and stories of the people who called Tallassee home.

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  • Thursday 10 am-2 pm
  • Friday 10 am-2 pm
  • Saturday 10 am-2 pm

Local tips

  • Check the museum's limited opening hours (Thursday to Saturday, 10 AM to 2 PM) before planning your visit.
  • Consider making a donation to support the museum's efforts in preserving local history.
  • Explore the surrounding Tallassee Historic District, including the Benjamin Fitzpatrick Bridge and the remains of the cotton mills.
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Getting There

  • Walking

    The Tallassee Falls Museum is located at 201 Barnett Blvd, near the Benjamin Fitzpatrick Bridge. If you are already in the downtown area, walking is a straightforward option. From the Tallassee City Hall, walk south on Main Street, then turn left onto Barnett Boulevard. The museum will be on your right before the bridge. Parking is available at the museum.

  • Driving

    If driving from Montgomery, take US-231 N/AL-14 N. As you enter Tallassee, continue onto Gilmer Avenue, then turn left onto Barnett Boulevard. The museum will be on your left. Limited free parking is available at the museum. From Auburn, take AL-14 W/AL-49 N. Turn right onto Gilmer Avenue in Tallassee, then turn left onto Barnett Boulevard. Parking is available at the museum.

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Step back in time at the Tallassee Falls Museum, a repository of local history housed in a building near the scenic Benjamin Fitzpatrick Bridge. The museum's name is derived from the Tallassee Falls on the Tallapoosa River (now the site of Thurlow Dam) and the Tallassee Falls Manufacturing Company, a prominent early mill. The museum's twelve exhibits present Tallassee's story through different eras : * **Native American Heritage:** Explore the legacy of the Muskogee-Creek Indians who first inhabited the area. * **Pioneer Life:** Discover the challenges and triumphs of early settlers. * **Tallassee Falls Manufacturing Company:** Learn about the rise of the textile industry. * **Confederate Armory:** Uncover Tallassee's role as a key supplier of arms during the Civil War. * **Mount Vernon Mills:** Trace the history of the mills into the 20th century. * **World Wars I & II:** See Tallassee's contributions to the war efforts. * **Black Heritage:** Highlighting the Moten School. * **Tallapoosa River and Dams:** Discover the importance of the river. * **Tallassee City Schools:** Celebrating local education. * **Dovard Taunton Art Gallery:** Showcasing local art. The Talisi Historical Preservation Society, a non-profit organization, operates the museum. Admission is free, but donations are welcome to support the museum's mission.

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