The Pink Palace Family of Museum aka @MemphisMuseums has true Memphis treasures that are wonderful for both adults and children.
My latest discovery? The Magevney House - a pre-Civil War house in the heart of downtown Memphis!
Truth be told, I have been trying to see this place for months now. My current obsession is Memphis history and this house/family has been mentioned in multiple books I've read. The museum is only open the first Saturday each month from 1pm-4pm so you've got to plan ahead...and I've had conflict after conflict. Fortunately this Saturday worked...even though I had to go after riding my horse and smelled pretty bad when I went. (Side note: The staff was super friendly even though I looked like a hot mess.) Anyways, while admission is free, they recommend a $2 per adult donation at the end of the tour. I beg of you, please donate! This Memphis history needs to be preserved (and stay open to the public).
Here is a little history so you know what you're getting into! The house was built in 1833 and is now one of the city's oldest remaining residences. It was a middle-class home and currently furnished in an 1850s styling. And while there are only 4 rooms that you see (you don't go upstairs), I really enjoyed that many of the furnishings were the actual possessions of the Magevney family...and were in the same room/place. Sometimes I forget that Memphis is such an old city. There is just not much history like this left here! And for that reason alone (even though there are many), you should certainly hurry on over there to check it out!! read more