Lauderdale County, AL Museums
W.C. Handy Birthplace, Museum and Library
William Christopher Handy gave the world "St. Louis Blues," "Memphis Blues" and "Beale St. Blues." Wealth of personal memorabilia, including trumpet, handwritten music and piano on which he composed "
Alabama's Frank Lloyd Wright Rosenbaum House Museu
One of best examples of Wright's Usonian style (1939-40). Only structure in Alabama designed by Wright. Constructed of cypress, glass and brick. Acquired by City of Florence (1999)
Children's Museum of the Shoals
Hands-on discovery experience for entire family. Exhibits educate while entertaining. Includes historical, musical, interactive, technological and indoor/
Pettus Museum
Retired teacher Ronald Pettus has transformed his passion for history into an exciting, colorful and educational museum. 5000 sq. ft. of exhibits include Native American, Boy Scouts, toys, military (1
Edith Newman Culver Memorial Museum
Filled with antiques, Civil War relics, Native American artifacts, military displays. 2-story frame house built 1872 in traditional T-shape with 3 chimneys, 6