One of the first facilities in the country to bring together military history, environmental education, and historical preservation, the Tipton County Museum is truly unique. This million-dollar facility is located in the largest urban park in the county, which includes a 20-acre wildlife sanctuary, a half-mile nature trail through a woodland forest, and a wetland study area.

The museum houses changing history exhibits featuring artifacts from Tipton County's rich heritage and a nature center depicting the unique ecosystem of West Tennessee. Numerous programs for students and adults are available year round.

The conference center is an excellent place to host your reception, corporate meeting, or event.

These are some of the programs the museum offers:

• Education programs can be given upon request to groups of children in grades K - 12, following our ongoing mission of "Enhancing Classroom Education". Group visits are $5 per student which includes 2 educational programs and a guided tour of the museum. Full payment is due upon arrival and reservations must be at least 2 weeks in advance. Please call the museum to schedule your visit.

• Current Exhibit... A Military Collection ...This exhibit features approximately 400 artifacts that help share the remarkable stories of Tipton County citizens who have served in America's Armed Services from the Mexican American War of 1846-1848 to today's Operation Enduring Freedom.

• The Annual Earthfest Celebration usually held in April celebrating the environment, recycling and ways to "Go Green".

• Annual February Gardening Series. Features a different speaker for each Saturday discussing gardening topics ranging from landscape design to pruning trees and shrubs to plantings for our area.

• Plus numerous other events.........

The museum operates through funding by the Tipton County Government, the City of Covington, corporate sponsors, and museum members. Join us! Become a friend! Download a Museum Membership Form here to become a member or call the museum for benefit and other information (476-0242).