Alex Haley Museum, Henning, Tennessee
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N 35° 40.398 W 089° 34.575
16S E 266829 N 3950771
The boyhood home of Pulitzer Prize winning author Alex Haley and Museum.
Waymark Code: WM2EH0
Location: Tennessee, United States
Date Posted: 10/20/2007
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The home known as the Palmer home was buit in 1918-19 by Will Palmer, the maternal grandfather of author Alex Haley. As a child, Alex listened to the stories of his grandmother and aunts that later inspired him to write "Roots".
Alex Haley is buried on the museum ground and the home is open as a museum open to the public.
Theme:
Cultural History
Street Address:
200 South Church Street
Henning, TN 38041
Gift Shop: yes
Hours of Operation:
Tuesday to Saturday 10 am to 5 pm
Sunday 1 to 5 pm
Cost: 5.00 (listed in local currency)
Museum Size: Small
Food Court: Not Listed
Relevant Web Site: Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
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