African American Heritage Society of Williamson County

African American Heritage Society of Williamson County AAHS was established in 1997 to collect, preserve, and interpret artifacts pertaining to Williamson County

The McLemore House Museum is currently only conducting tours by appointment but will resume regularly scheduled tours in the spring.

01/30/2026

McLemore House Museum is temporarily closed for tours. We look forward to welcoming guests on Thursdays, Fridays,
and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. beginning on March 5th, 2026.

Clark and P*e Wee Show (aka Proc's Amateur Show) on Saturday, 1/24, has been cancelled due to the expected storm. We ho...
01/23/2026

Clark and P*e Wee Show (aka Proc's Amateur Show) on Saturday, 1/24, has been cancelled due to the expected storm. We hope everyone stays safe and warm this weekend.

01/16/2026

MUSEUM CLOSED- Saturday, Jan. 17

"The McLemore House will be closed on Saturday, Jan. 17, to enable everyone to attend the festivities in Franklin celebrating Benjamin Franklin's 320th birthday and the 250th anniversary of the U.S."

Don't forget to buy your Black Tie Event tickets. The link to our website with the details will be in the comments.
12/23/2025

Don't forget to buy your Black Tie Event tickets. The link to our website with the details will be in the comments.

12/23/2025

Just a reminder...

The McLemore House Museum is closed for the holidays and will reopen on January 4th!!

Happy Holidays!!!

Holiday Open House at the McLemore House Museum The African American Heritage Society of Williamson County is pleased to...
12/05/2025

Holiday Open House at the McLemore House Museum

The African American Heritage Society of Williamson County is pleased to host its’ 5th Annual Holiday Tour of the historic McLemore House Museum. Open House hours are from 3-5pm on Sunday, December 14th.

Invite your friends and family to join us as we get into the holiday spirit.

Sunday, December 14th.The African American Heritage Society is pleased and excited to support and host a book signing fo...
12/05/2025

Sunday, December 14th.

The African American Heritage Society is pleased and excited to support and host a book signing for two new authors in Williamson County. Ovie Elaine Boleyjack Bell & Addie Marie Ridley Ogilvie. Along with Williamson County Historian, Rick Warwick, they have authored their first book together, “Coming Out of the Dark Into the Light: An African American History of Triune, Kirkland and College Grove.” The distinguished authors will be present to sign their newly published book, which documents and shares the rich history of these African American communities in eastern Williamson County; their schools, churches, personal stories and community life. A must read documentary and an essential contribution to telling the fuller story of African American history in Williamson County.

The book signing will take place during the open house on December 14th, 3-5pm, at the McLemore House Museum.

Copies will be available for purchase on-site. For more information about the book and the authors, please visit the Williamson County Historical Society’s website. The Society is the publisher of this important work.

The African American Heritage Society of Williamson County will be hosting its October Porch Talk Event on Monday, Octob...
10/16/2025

The African American Heritage Society of Williamson County will be hosting its October Porch Talk Event on Monday, October 27th, at 6:00 P.M. at the Williamson County Public
Library, 1314 Columbia Ave, Franklin.

This month, the organization is pleased and honored to have as guest speaker Shan Foster, the legendary activist, author, inspirational speaker, and famed Vanderbilt University athlete. In his new memoir, “What Hurt Didn’t Hinder,” Foster shares his authentic journey of resilience, offering inspiration and insights into overcoming adversity and achieving success both on and off the court. Attendees are encouraged to bring questions and join in this inspiring conversation about perseverance, faith, diversity, and community.

Shan is the Co-Founder and CEO of Fostering Healthy Solutions, LLC, where he cultivates healthy solutions to diversity issues through education, training, and ex*****on. He also serves as Director of Community Engagement at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. He is dedicated to making a positive impact in communities across the nation.

The African American Heritage Society of Williamson County will host its 2nd Annual “Pumpkins on the Porch” event on Sat...
09/28/2025

The African American Heritage Society of Williamson County will host its 2nd Annual “Pumpkins on the Porch” event on Saturday, October 4, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Harvey McLemore House Museum. This family-friendly community event, celebrates the museum’s rich history while offering visitors the chance to purchase seasonal pumpkins, enjoy complimentary breakfast sandwiches from Hattie B’s Hot Chicken (Franklin location), and savor coffee from Starbucks at Five Points and doughnuts provided by Tiny Little Donuts. Guests will be able to take free guided tours of the museum and learn about Harvey McLemore, a formerly enslaved person whose agricultural legacy included growing Indian corn—a perfect addition to fall décor.
Featured Activities
• Free museum tours with family and friends
• Meet local authors and book signings
• Pumpkin sales for the fall season
• Door prizes and goody bags for children
• Fellowship opportunities with the community

Join us for another opportunity to learn about the African American history. This is a free event hosted by the African...
09/19/2025

Join us for another opportunity to learn about the African American history. This is a free event hosted by the African American Heritage Society. The event will be held at the Williamson County Public Library on Columbia Avenue on Monday night, Sept. 22nd, at 6:00 pm.

Join us for another fun family event at the museum on Saturday, October 4th from 10 am to noon.
09/06/2025

Join us for another fun family event at the museum on Saturday, October 4th from 10 am to noon.

We're excited to be open again for tours at the McLemore House Museum. Our tourguides are looking forward to meeting yo...
08/15/2025

We're excited to be open again for tours at the McLemore House Museum. Our tourguides are looking forward to meeting you.

Here's our address:

446 11th Ave N, Franklin, TN

We're open from 10 - 2 on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

ALL ARE WELCOME!

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446 11th Avenue N
Franklin, TN
37064

Telephone

+16152243140

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