The Madison-Morgan Cultural Center’s Museum collection is full of wonderful objects and artifacts historically significant to our region. During this time of physical distancing we have been inspired to share with you, over the next 10 months, a video series titled, "Museum Highlights”, featuring a historical object/s from our permanent collection each month. Please enjoy these Museum Highlights! Sign up for our newsletter and get a Museum Highlights video delivered directly to your inbox on the first Monday of each month.
The tenth and final video in the Museum Highlights series provides an overview of the Arts & Crafts furnishings displayed in the member's room at the Cultural Center, where little Oliver Hardy attended 1st grade. Learn more about these furnishings and the Arts & Crafts movement in this month's Museum Highlights video.
The ninth video in the Museum Highlights series provides an informative and historical overview of the Graded School Property. Exactly 125 years ago, students walked into the Madison graded school, now home of the Madison-Morgan Cultural Center.
The eighth video in the Museum Highlights series provides an informative and historical overview of the Moulthrop Vase. The beautiful Georgia Pine vase created by wood craftsman, Ed Moulthrop has been part of the Cultural Center Museum's collection since 1978.
The seventh video in the Museum Highlights series provides a historical overview of the Rope Bed. The Rope Bed was the foundation of relative nighttime comfort throughout America during the 19th century.
The sixth video in the Museum Highlights series provides a historical overview of the Cotton Engine or Gin, invented by young Eli Whitney in 1793. The 1875 Winship Cotton Gin can be seen at the Madison-Morgan Cultural Center.
The fifth video in the Museum Highlights series provides a historical overview of Dr. Saffold’s Medical Collection, one of the first doctors to practice in Morgan County, GA. View the Saffold Medical Collection in the Madison-Morgan Cultural Center's Piedmont History Museum.
The fourth video in the Museum Highlights series provides a historical overview of Joshua Hill, one of the most prominent citizens to ever live in Madison, GA. View Joshua Hill's hat, portrait, book, and more in the Madison-Morgan Cultural Center's Piedmont History Museum.
The third video in the Madison-Morgan Cultural Center's Museum Highlights series provides a historical overview of the Carpet Bag, popular in the mid to late 1800's. The Carpet Bag is on display in the Madison-Morgan Cultural Center's Piedmont History Museum.
historical overview of the Communion Service Set of Madison Presbyterian Church. The set permanently resides in the Madison-Morgan Cultural Center’s Piedmont Museum.
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The ninth video in the Museum Highlights series provides an informative and historical overview of the Graded School Property. Exactly 125 years ago, students walked into the Madison graded school, now home of the Madison-Morgan Cultural Center.