Statements
Mission
The mission of the Sumner County Museum is to make the history of Sumner County meaningful and attractive to be a broad audience by collecting, studying, exhibiting, and interpreting through educational programming, special exhibits, publications and research.
Background
The Sumner County Museum was founded in 1975. Originally, artifacts and exhibits were housed in historic Trousdale Place. The museum was built on Trousdale Place's grounds and was opened in 1985 by John Garrott and Robert Ramsey During the majority of its existence the museum has been ran and operated through volunteer efforts. In 2015, two properties/buildings/homes were acquired by the museum. John Garrott raised the funds to purchase the Carriage House for the Sumner County Museum in 2015. He also donated his home, known as Stonewall, in the same year, but has just become available to the museum in 2018. Both homes were built in 1831 and have much potential but will require renovations. There is a bright future ahead for the museum.
Impact
2018 1) A full-time director was hired. Prior to this director the museum has only had temporary part-time directors. 2) 22nd Annual Cemetery Tour (museum's main fundraiser): Most successful year in terms of funds raised and participants. 3) Started an oral history series which records local residents recollections of Sumner County history that are shared on our website. 2019 Goals 1) Position the museum to be ready to launch a successful capital campaign in 2020.2) Hire a curator to begin digitally cataloging thousands of artifacts and launch one new program.3) Add one new signature fundraising event
Needs
1) Funding to hire a curator to oversee digital cataloging of artifacts and oversee museum programming $35,0002) Strategic plan/master plan incorporating all properties $12,000 to $15,0003) Funding to complete a change of use site plan for Historic Stonewall property $4,5004) Facility upgrades including equipment upgrades, accessioning database upgrade, security upgrades, etc5)Volunteers- there are currently several people that volunteer regularly at the museum. It is our goal to always have two volunteers present during hours of operation
CEO Statement
Sumner County has a rich, deep history that has been well preserved due to the diligent efforts of those before us. We are committed to protecting what has been preserved for future generations to enjoy and to learn from . Our heritage provides us with a sense of belonging and the past is our guide to the future. The current museum facility has close to 10,000 square feet of exhibit space. Our collection includes Native American artifacts, Frontiersma who inhabited this area to modern day. They support the unique stories of Sumner County's past.
Service Categories |
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| Primary Category: | Arts, Culture & Humanities - Museums |
| Secondary Category: | Education - |
| Tertiary Category: | - |
Areas Served
The Sumner County Museum serves all of Sumner County including Gallatin, Hendersonville, Portland, Westmoreland, White House, and Goodlettsville.
| TN - Davidson |
| TN - Sumner |
