One of the larger privately owned collections of George and Martha Washington artifacts in America. Large portion of portraits, letters, china, silver from a direct descendant of Martha Washington. Also Robert E. Lee family artifacts.
Shelby County Museum and Archives
Street address:
1854 Old Courthouse
Columbiana, AL 35051
Phone:
205-669-3912
Fax:
205-669-3858
Schedule:
Open M–Sat. 9–3.
Mailing:
P.O. Box 457
Columbiana, AL 35051
Admission:
Free
Housed in Shelby County's old courthouse. Home to extensive collection of research materials and artifacts. Also maintains original Shelby County Courthouse records and newspapers. Operated by Shelby County Historical Society, Inc.
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Tee times available 5 days in advance. Golf carts available. Driving range.
Number of holes: 18
Par: 68
The museum includes family artifacts from Confederate General Robert E. Lee.
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