Well-maintained grounds and facilities. The displays are interesting and the director will take groups around and explain the history of the artifacts with a liberal sprinkling of lesser-known amusing facts about the area and collection
If you come through Troy, don't miss this. The guided tour is conducted by locals who are very informed on the history of Pike County. You will see many old relics of the past. The guides are very informed on the local history.
We decided to make this a stop while travelling from Birmingham to Dothan. We did not have children with us, but my husband and I found the property and museum contents to be delightful and serve an important role in education. The staff was friendly and knowledgeable, and the resident cat "Smokey" was beautiful. The admission fee is very reasonable ($6) and the gift shop has some nice items.We read the earlier reviews- we are happy to report that the lawn mower apparently is repaired, the grass was an appropriate height and all debris from the unfortunate barn fire has been removed.I applaud museums such as this one, much more than a building filled with artifacts, but also a means to "live" in the past, even if it's just for a few hours.
This is a collection of buildings from the late 1880's through the 1930's that have been moved to this location on the side of the highway. Volunteers man some of the buildings some of the time doing quilting and blacksmithing. It's not really a museum, just stuff people thought would be good to save. Apparently there is a farmer's market on Saturdays, but I've never been able to catch it.
We have been a couple of times and enjoy it every time. They have some great items and seem to continue improving. I think it's a great place to take younger kids, it's a small museum and doesn't take a long time to tour
What a wonderfully well done Pioneer Museum. Great for children and adults alike. Wonderful outbuildings and trails. Interesting indoor displays with local southern relics full of history. We especially enjoyed the antique farm equipment. Some special events held throughout the year that are always fun!
We arrived at the museum at opening time with the door locked and museum closed. Shortly the assisted director arrived to turn on the lights. I took my three grandchildren to the museum and we enjoyed the schoolhouse where we role played teacher & students. The grounds were in need of mowing and the barn that burned several months ago was still a pile of rubble. The indoor exhibits were well organized but not friendly for children.
We've been by this great little place several times before but were always crunched for time so we couldn't stop. This time we took a break from the road and went inside. They have lots of wonderful things from times past to look at. The historical outbuildings are great too. Inside they are appointed with items and furniture of the time period. We spent an hour here and I want to go back again when I have more time to fully explore. A great place for school age children too. Prices are very reasonable. $6. adult, $5. seniors, children just a couple of dollars I think.
My husband and I met our daughter and her family at the village on July 19th.We spent about 2 hours walking through the village.Our first stop was the old lumber train .My 2 yr old grandson loved ringing the bell and we took some great pics.We also went in the one room schoolhouse and the church.We took pics on the porch of the old log cabin and walked across the wooden bridge.Last of all we toured the museum and general store.I walked through the museum with my grandson and even at such a young age he looked at all the exhibits without getting bored.The museum had many items from the past that most children and even many adults have never seen.Its a great place to take your kids and leave the tech items at home so they can learn about some things they might not otherwise.Its not the Smithsonian but it has some great history.There are some things that could use refreshing but with volunteers that could be done, and make this an even better place than it is now.
This is about an hour of two of interesting information based on the old south. Includes a loom with an exhibition of making cloth from the cotton thread.