Changing exhibits of beautiful handmade quilts, hooked rugs and other Alabama-made arts and crafts, folk art, pottery, woodworking, baskets, Mama Nems pepper jelly. Designed to preserve heritage of Alabama's small towns.
Alabama Rural Heritage Center & Gift Shop
Street address:
133 6th Ave.
Thomaston, AL 36783
Phone:
334-627-3388
Fax:
334-627-3476
Schedule:
Open M–F 8:30–4:30.
Mailing:
P.O. Box 65
Thomaston, AL 36783
Admission:
Free
Accepted:
Personal Checks
Travelers Checks
Changing exhibits of beautiful handmade quilts, hooked rugs and other Alabama-made arts and crafts, folk art, pottery, woodworking, baskets, Mama Nems pepper jelly. Designed to preserve heritage of Alabama's small towns.
Accessibility:
Mobility Impaired (all one level, no steps)
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