In the museum are leftover weapons from Spanish explorers and another large collection of tools, housewares and other items from the early pioneer days in the region. Some can be as large as 3 inches across. They still turn up around Hyatt Creek southeast of Marble and around Fishermare Branch, Almond Creek, between Parsons Branch and Burnt Branch and around the Brasstown area. The museum also houses a collection of more than 700 priceless dolls donated by Louise S. Kilgore. The collection takes up about one-fourth of the space on the museum's top floor.
Admission is free.
With its library of old family histories and historical documents, this city-run museum, housed in the town's old library building, is an excellent place to research local history. The artifacts include everything from Indian arrowheads and tools to butter molds, quilts, glassware and pottery. Special shows, such as an exhibit of old medical equipment and an exhibit of local primitive painters, are frequently held. You can also explore a Champion display room, which features a video on the role of Champion paper in the area. The museum also participates in educational programs at local schools and civic clubs.