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

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More road, less rush.

There's no need to hurry through something worth experiencing.

Athens Golf and Country Club

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Go a little further.

The next turn is often where things start to get interesting.

Athens Golf & Country Club

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

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Let it unfold.

Not everything needs to be scheduled to be meaningful.

Alabama Veterans Museum & Archives

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

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Follow what feels interesting.

Curiosity is usually a better guide than a strict plan.

Athens Town Square

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Upcoming Events

Events in Athens

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
Oct
13–17
Annual Athens Storytelling Festival
Nov
12–22
Festival of Trees