Tecumseh Historical Society Preserves Town’s Historic Treasures

  • Tecumseh Historical Society Board Officers Arthenia Haney, Jane Fleming and Jan Parker pose on the Carters' Victorian couch at the Tecumseh museum. They and others have put in many hours of work on the museum buildings and curating donations, and they hope that more people will volunteer. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan
    Tecumseh Historical Society Board Officers Arthenia Haney, Jane Fleming and Jan Parker pose on the Carters' Victorian couch at the Tecumseh museum. They and others have put in many hours of work on the museum buildings and curating donations, and they hope that more people will volunteer. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan
  • In the Meeting Room of the Tecumseh Historical Society and Museum, there is a 49-star U.S. Flag, the uniform of Claude Willis who was stationed in Pearl Harbor, and a large collection of Norman Rockwell plates which belonged to Board President Jane Fleming. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan
    In the Meeting Room of the Tecumseh Historical Society and Museum, there is a 49-star U.S. Flag, the uniform of Claude Willis who was stationed in Pearl Harbor, and a large collection of Norman Rockwell plates which belonged to Board President Jane Fleming. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan
  • Displays about Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient Ruben Rivers and WAAC Flecia Guilliams, as well as other military memorabilia, can be found in the Meeting Room of the Tecumseh Historical Society and Museum.
    Displays about Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient Ruben Rivers and WAAC Flecia Guilliams, as well as other military memorabilia, can be found in the Meeting Room of the Tecumseh Historical Society and Museum.
  • The Quilting and Sewing Room at the Tecumseh Historical Society and Museum includes a quilt frame made by Board Treasurer Jan Parker’s great grandfather.
    The Quilting and Sewing Room at the Tecumseh Historical Society and Museum includes a quilt frame made by Board Treasurer Jan Parker’s great grandfather.
  • Quilting and Sewing Room
    Quilting and Sewing Room
  • Can you solve the mystery? This friendship quilt from 1926 has the initials O.M.N., but no one in the Tecumseh Historial Society has been able to find out what it means. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan
    Can you solve the mystery? This friendship quilt from 1926 has the initials O.M.N., but no one in the Tecumseh Historial Society has been able to find out what it means. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan
  • Drugstore Memorabilia
    Drugstore Memorabilia
  • Painted Portrait Board for Posing
    Painted Portrait Board for Posing
  • Barnard Elementary Display
    Barnard Elementary Display
  • Bank Vault
    Bank Vault
  • Homecoming Queen Dress
    Homecoming Queen Dress
  • Cameras, Tobacco & Grooming Items
    Cameras, Tobacco & Grooming Items
  • Old Courthouse Bench
    Old Courthouse Bench
  • Ruben Rivers Display
    Ruben Rivers Display
  • Shipyard Workers
    Shipyard Workers
  • Jane Fleming talks about the old communities.
    Jane Fleming talks about the old communities.
  • Alva Melot/School Display with Arthenia Haney
    Alva Melot/School Display with Arthenia Haney
  • Alumni Display
    Alumni Display
  • Dickson Piano
    Dickson Piano
  • Alva Melot's Charcoals
    Alva Melot's Charcoals
  • The Alumni and School Room of the Tecumseh Historical Society and Museum includes a display on Superintendent Alva Melot and on Barnard Elementary School. It is located in the Dickson Building at 114 S. Broadway. Shown is Board Treasurer Jan Parker. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan
    The Alumni and School Room of the Tecumseh Historical Society and Museum includes a display on Superintendent Alva Melot and on Barnard Elementary School. It is located in the Dickson Building at 114 S. Broadway. Shown is Board Treasurer Jan Parker. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan
  • The Tecumseh Historical Society and Museum is located at 114 and 112 S. Broadway. They are open Saturdays, 10 am - 2 pm. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan
    The Tecumseh Historical Society and Museum is located at 114 and 112 S. Broadway. They are open Saturdays, 10 am - 2 pm. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan
  • Hotel Bathtub and Post Office Vault Door
    Hotel Bathtub and Post Office Vault Door
    The Tecumseh Historical Society (THS), is a small non-profit organization, but they are determined to preserve and pass on the town’s historic treasures. With nine members on the Board of Directors and five or six volunteers to man their museum, they accept donations, research items, give tours, work on building improvements, and produce “The Pioneer” newsletter quarterly. ...

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