TOP 30 Artifacts from the south in Johnson City, Tennessee

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The Reece Museum, located at 363 Stout Drive in Johnson City, Tennessee, is a renowned museum and tourist attraction that has been showcasing the stories of Appalachia for over 50 years. With approximately 22,000 artifacts, the Reece collection provides a comprehensive look at the region's history, art, and culture. Accredited by the American Alliance of Museums, the Reece Museum upholds high standards of excellence and is one of only eighteen museums in Tennessee to receive this prestigious accreditation. The museum's origins date back to the late 1920s when it was established as a class project by history professor Maxine Mathews. Over the years, the museum has grown significantly, thanks in part to a generous donation from Louise Goff Reece, wife of Congressman Brazilla Carroll Reece. Today, the Reece Museum continues to honor the memory of Congressman Reece by serving as a "storehouse of knowledge" for the university's students and the state's citizens.