Museums

Houston Memorial Library and Museum

Home to attorney, member of U.S. Senate, and governor of Alabama twice. 1835 house features Houston family coat of arms, furnishings, history room.

Plan Your Visit

Getting There & Details

Admission
Free
Hours
Open M-F 10-5, Sat. 9-noon.
Address
101 N. Houston St.
Phone
256-233-8770
Map
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While You're in Athens

More Things to Do

Stay a little longer.

Rushing through a place rarely does it justice.

Athens Golf and Country Club

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Make time for quiet places.

Not every destination needs noise to be meaningful.

Athens Golf & Country Club

Course Access: Semi-PrivateHoles: 9Reserve Advance Tee Times: Yes

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Find your way.

There's no single right route, just the one that fits you.

Alabama Veterans Museum & Archives

Established to preserve memories of our veterans by creating a permanent resting place for artifacts…

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Let the road decide.

Plans are useful, but flexibility is where the real discoveries happen.

Athens Town Square

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Upcoming Events

Events in Athens

May
2
Athens Relay for Life Bass Fishing Tournament
May
15–16
Annual Limestone County Sheriff’s Rodeo
Jul
2
Athens Red, White & Boom Firework Show
Jul–Aug
31–1
Piney Chapel American Farm Heritage Days
Sep
12
Annual Athens Duck & Run 5K
Sep
26
Annual Athens Wacky Quacky Ducky Derby
Oct
1–3
Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Convention
Oct
3–4
Limestone County Powwow