Alex Haley State Historic Site

Alex Haley State Historic Site Visit the Alex Haley State Historic Site in Henning, Tennessee.

Tour his restored childhood home, explore exhibits inspired by Roots, and honor the legacy of a Pulitzer Prize-winning author who changed American storytelling.

🎉✨ What a spectacular day at the Alex Haley State Historic Site in Henning, TN, as we celebrated the 104th birthday of P...
08/18/2025

🎉✨ What a spectacular day at the Alex Haley State Historic Site in Henning, TN, as we celebrated the 104th birthday of Pulitzer Prize–winning author Alex Haley! ✨🎉

On Saturday, August 9, the grounds came alive with music, culture, and community spirit. Guests browsed local vendors, cheered on the spirited Ripley High Basketball Cheer Squad, and were captivated by the soulful saxophone sounds of Jhon West. 🎶 DJ Cotton kept the energy high with festive beats that made the day unforgettable!

The museum staff welcomed visitors with free tours, sharing Alex Haley’s remarkable legacy, while door prizes added excitement throughout the day. In true community spirit, we also collected school supplies to support our local students as they head back to school. 🎒✏️

A heartfelt thank you goes to Event Coordinator Sheila Hubbard, the committee, our sponsors, and every supporter who helped make this celebration of Alex Haley’s life and contributions such a meaningful and joyous occasion. 💙

📸 If you attended, drop your favorite photos or memories from the day in the comments below—we’d love to see how you celebrated with us!

Come celebrate Alex Haley’s birthday today!
08/09/2025

Come celebrate Alex Haley’s birthday today!

08/09/2025

We're excited to share Alex Haley’s birthday celebration with music, tours, and special giveaways. Please join us.

🎉It’s almost time to celebrate a literary legend! 🎉Join us at the Alex Haley Museum & Interpretive Center for the Alex H...
08/08/2025

🎉It’s almost time to celebrate a literary legend! 🎉

Join us at the Alex Haley Museum & Interpretive Center for the Alex Haley Birthday Celebration!

Come honor the life and legacy of Pulitzer Prize–winning author Alex Haley—whose storytelling inspired generations and connected us to our shared history. Enjoy a day filled with fellowship, history, and community spirit in the very place where Haley’s journey began.

Date: Saturday, August 9, 2025
Time: 11AM to 3PM
Location: Alex Haley Museum & Interpretive Center – Henning, TN

Don’t miss this chance to celebrate one of America’s greatest storytellers! Invite your friends and family—it’s going to be a memorable day!

08/07/2025

Did you know Pulitzer Prize–winning author Alex Haley served in the U.S. Coast Guard for 20 years? Before writing Roots, he made history as the Coast Guard’s first Chief Journalist, using his storytelling skills to shape the service’s official publications.

This video tribute honors Haley’s remarkable military service—an often-overlooked chapter of his life that helped define his voice and mission. His time in uniform laid the foundation for the groundbreaking stories that would later change America’s understanding of its history.

Visit the Alex Haley State Historic Site in Henning, TN, to learn more about his life, legacy, and service.

Before Roots came another breakthrough: Alex Haley’s first major success was co-writing The Autobiography of Malcolm X (...
08/06/2025

Before Roots came another breakthrough: Alex Haley’s first major success was co-writing The Autobiography of Malcolm X (1965), a book that still stands as an essential work of American literature and civil‑rights history.

✍️ Between 1963 and 1965, Haley conducted over 50 intensive interviews with Malcolm X, building enough trust to capture his voice authentically, transforming doubt into one of the most powerful first‑person narratives ever published

🕊️ Released just months after Malcolm X’s assassination, the book maps his journey from a troubled youth to a spiritual and political awakening. It became a bestseller and introduced his bold ideals of Black pride and freedom to audiences worldwide

⭐ Its impact has been lasting: TIME magazine named it one of the ten most important nonfiction books of the 20th century, and generations of readers credit it with transforming their worldview

🤝 Haley’s role wasn’t just ghostwriting—it was partnership. His skill in bringing Malcolm’s voice to life established the autobiography as both intimate memoir and timeless cultural testament.

🔖 Whether you’ve read it or not, this book changed the narrative around race, redemption, and identity in America.

07/31/2025

📅 July 30, 2025 – A Historic Day in Henning

The Alex Haley State Historic Site had the honor of welcoming Tennessee Governor Bill Lee to the Alex Haley Home and Historic Site. During his visit, Governor Lee toured Alex Haley’s childhood home, explored our exhibits, and reflected on the lasting impact of Haley’s work in preserving African American history and heritage.

We shared stories of Haley’s legacy, including how Roots inspired a global conversation about family, ancestry, and the African American experience. The Governor also met with staff and community members, underscoring the importance of historical preservation and education for future generations.

We are grateful for his visit and support in helping us keep Alex Haley’s story alive for Tennesseans and visitors from around the world. 🌍📚

📍 Plan your visit – Walk through the home where Alex Haley’s journey began and explore the history that continues to inspire.
🔗 Learn more: www.alexhaleymuseum.org

These beauties are very welcoming on a hot summer day. Thanks to the Lauderdale County UT Extension Master Gardeners!
07/28/2025

These beauties are very welcoming on a hot summer day. Thanks to the Lauderdale County UT Extension Master Gardeners!

The Lauderdale County Commission on Aging from Halls, Tennessee, made a visit today, engaging participants with bingo an...
07/24/2025

The Lauderdale County Commission on Aging from Halls, Tennessee, made a visit today, engaging participants with bingo and refreshments while fostering pleasant conversation. We value their visit and extend an invitation to other groups to join us at their convenience.

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535 Haley Avenue
Henning, TN
38041

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Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm

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