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Lloyd Tilghman House & Civil War Museum

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Civil War museum in a 19th-century Greek Revival home once owned by General Lloyd Tilghman. People often mention museum, knowledgeable, history, Bill,


Address

631 Kentucky Ave, Paducah, KY 42001

Website

www.facebook.com

Contact

(270) 575-5477

Rating on Google Maps

4.50 (95 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 1 to 4 PM
  • Wednesday: 1 to 4 PM
  • Thursday: 1 to 4 PM
  • Friday: 1 to 4 PM
  • Saturday: 1 to 4 PM
  • Sunday: Closed

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: museum (10) knowledgeable (7) history (6) Bill (6)
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  • 4/5 Brian P. 1 year ago on Google
    Don't let the outside fool you. There are some really cool pieces of history in here. The museum layout and organization could be better, but the volunteers were very knowledgeable, and it is worth stopping in this little building to check out some history.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Malsha G. 5 years ago on Google
    It's a really good place to vist if you are a history lover. This might be a small museum but it's really worth watching. You have to pay $5 as entrance payment. They don't have any disabled entrance facilities. If you are going there first of all becarful opening hours of this is 12'o clock.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Matthew S. 5 years ago on Google
    This is a very nice little museum and well worth the price to get in. The staff is very friendly. Its filled with interesting information and artifacts. It's definitely worth a visit if you are in the area.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Lynn 2 years ago on Google
    Rude currator!! Came in and the the only museum personnel present was talking to two women on a tour. I approached and stood silently for quite a long time. Much longer than social norms would dictate. Not a single glance of acknowledgement. Not a simple, I'll be with you shortly, or the next tour is in twenty minutes. Nothing. I was astonished how long she could utterly ignore another human being. I finally interjected to find out when the next tour started etc. I got a look and snarly response that spoke ,"how dare you interrupt me". I'm saying, How dare you ignore me! Learn some common manners. !
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 David K. 2 years ago on Google
    Small museum with 2 gentlemen inside that are a wealth of information. Stop by to learn history of confederate army and their flag.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Shannon S. 4 years ago on Google
    The building doesn't look like much from the outside, but once you get inside there is so much to see. Bill was a fantastic guide and I feel like I have a much more comprehensive view of the civil war after our visit.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mo B. 1 year ago on Google
    Fascinating history and well-maintained museum of artifacts and stories of Paducah’s role in the Civil War. Great docents and museum hosts, Bill and Don (& 4-legged greeter Baxter).
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Laurie Warren J. 6 months ago on Google
    The volunteers were very helpful and knowledgeable. Very well done with lots of interesting historical pieces.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Gary R. 8 months ago on Google
    This was a very interesting home. Clearly highlights the South and General Tilghman. The man who took us around was a wealth of knowledge! He could not have neen better. Highly recommend this if your in the area. Donations are accepted.

  • 5/5 Robert I. 2 years ago on Google
    Great historical museum focusing on the civil war. Bill was an amazing guide and impressed with his intimate knowledge on both the civil war as a whole, and Paducah's impact on the war.

  • 5/5 Tom K. 9 months ago on Google
    I stopped here with my grandson while the ladies went to the Quilt Museum. The museum guide was very friendly and informative. I learned some surprising facts about the role Paducah played in the war. There is a lovely dog you can pet and they gave us cookies and “ mint julep punch”. There are interesting artifacts, many of which you are welcome to touch. The historic building is quite beautiful. Notice the original wavy glass in the windows. Admission is free but they take donations. I’m glad that we stopped in.

  • 5/5 John T. 5 months ago on Google
    Great Museum in downtown Paducah, KY and very helpful staff with vast knowledge.

  • 5/5 Penny S. 6 months ago on Google
    The people here are very knowledgeable about Lloyd and civil war. Been working my way up the river on the American Queen and so I had to stop here since I have seen almost all the other places on the river.

  • 5/5 Donald M. 9 months ago on Google
    Outstanding historic building. One of the oldest structures in Paducah

  • 5/5 Tacey A. 10 months ago on Google
    Amazing history all around. So interesting and informative. So worth the visit!

  • 4/5 mc s. 11 months ago on Google
    There are lots of things to see and read. It's a $5 donation per person. The guide was nice, and he could answer questions. It's a self guided tour.

  • 5/5 John B. 1 year ago on Google
    DON'T MISS!!!! Bill was a fantastic guide,very knowledgeable displays wonderful probably a best kept secret. I would give it and Bill 10 stars. Thanks again Bill

  • 1/5 Belinda H. 1 year ago on Google
    Not open as posted- called both numbers suggested and there was no voicemail set up, an off street door was unlocked, but no one responded ☹️

  • 5/5 johnheda “johnharv52” H. 1 year ago on Google
    There's so much that I've forgotten about. The wonderful people accompany us are so knowledgeable and kind. No matter what questions you have, they try to find the answers.

  • 5/5 Susan J. 1 year ago on Google
    Excellent museum. Very knowledgeable historians.

  • 5/5 David T. 1 year ago on Google
    Super cool. Period house lived in by confederate general. Lots of cool artifacts and information. The gentleman working there guided us through the whole place and was very knowledgeable about paducah place in the Civil War.

  • 3/5 Bill D. 2 years ago on Google
    Call ahead, they are closed for Covid as of 22 Mar 2022

  • 5/5 Route 4. 5 years ago on Google
    Worth the visit while in the more historic area of Paducah.


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Amenities


  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park

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