The Museum will be closed for renovations during the month of February. In the interim, the Curator and staff will be available at the Little Brick Church across the street from the Museum.

Welcome to the Blount County Memorial Museum

We at the Blount County Memorial Museum are always aware of the sacrifices of our veterans and their families. We are honored to have the many veterans who help us with our mission to record and maintain the records and artifacts of these families and of their contributions to our County, State and Nation.

The Museum seeks information about Blount County Schools that existed from the late 1800's to the late 1900's and that longer exist. Anything is welcome — stories, articles, yearbooks, and/or photographs. Please contact Amy Rhudy at 205-625-6905, Tuesday through Thursday, 8:00am to 5:00pm.

Attention Korean Conflict Veterans...

The Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking veterans who served in the Korean Conflict, who may be eligible to receive the Korean Ambassador for Peace medal. The medal is issued by the Republic of Korea. It can be awarded to any veteran who served in Korea at any time from 25 June 1950 through 25 October 1954.

WCRL Swap Shop host Tim Chamblee, who was last year's master of ceremonies for the Blount County Veterans Day Parade, discovered the availability of this medal while researching about the Korean Conflict. Veterans of this conflict were the grand marshals for the parade this year.

Eligible veterans can obtain an application for the medal at the Blount County Memorial Museum. A copy of the veteran's DD–214 is required. A copy may also be obtained at http://birminghammarines.net/PMAPP.pdf. Medals may be awarded posthumously, at a ceremony to be scheduled at a later date.


Museum Musings...

We obtained our 501c(3) tax exempt status from the Internal Revenue Service this past year. Our Curator, Amy Rhudy, became certified as a Certified Service Officer, which enables her to assist service veterans in submitting claims to the Veterans' Admistration.

We have a few new books, ideas for new displays, and as always, we can always use a few more good men and women to help out.

Please take time to review the events page to see what's going on in Blount County. Also, if you have a family or community event you desire to be listed on our events page, just call the museum or email the Museum with your notice (no ads, please).

Also, stop by and visit with us for a while; we're conveniently located just south of the Courthouse in Oneonta. The Museum hours are 8:00am until 5:00pm, Tuesday through Thursday. Also, visit our Facebook Page. We aren't a large museum, but there's a lot to see. We have quite a collection of Blount County family records and genealogies and knowledgeable family researchers are available.

Take a Driving Tour of the County



Albertville Folk Pottery Show

March 16th, 2019
At the Historic Albertville Depot
Call 256‐878–0605 for more information.
Special Guests are Descendants of Pottery Making Families

Visit the BCMM Facebook Page

We have an active group of FaceBook® followers, and we invite everyone to drop in from time to time. It's also a source of additional information about the early families who settled Blount County, as well of the County's history and heritage.


Friends of the Locust Fork River

Check the events page for upcoming FLFR activities. For additional information about any of these activities, contact the FLFR.

Planning a Tour?

The Museum provides guides for touring groups visiting Blount County. Please complete the tour notice form to request a knowledgeable guide.

Whether it's a visit to the covered bridges, Palisades Park, County Caves, or a working farm, we're always pleased to tell about our County.

Blount County Roots?

If your family has roots in Blount County, we invite you to join the Blount County Historical Society (BCHS). Dues are only $10.00/year. The BCHS meets quarterly and provides supporting services to Operation Grateful Heart and the Blount County Memorial Museum. Just download an application form complete it and mail it with payment.


Tips for Family Researchers

Besides information about our County's history, there are tips for family historians, which reflect the findings of veteran family researchers.


Announcements

If you have an announcement about a family reunion or suggested site links, please send to the Curator. We would be pleased to add them. No ads, please.


Page last updated February 17, 2019.
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