Hidden gems - Historical societies in Chattanooga, United States not to miss (Updated March, 2024)

Hidden gems: Historical societies in Chattanooga

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Chattanooga. This list contains 20 places from Historical society category.

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Donnell House

Historical society

5.00 (10 reviews) (~153.71 km from centre)

Grundy County Historical Society Heritage Center

Historical society

👍👍 This is a worthy historical organization, dedicated to preserving important local history.

5.00 (7 reviews) (~45.61 km from centre)

Cashiers Historical Society

Historical society

4.90 (38 reviews) (~202.91 km from centre)

Allen County Historical Society

Historical society

4.90 (8 reviews) (~205.75 km from centre)

Sons of Confederate Veterans

Historical society

4.80 (84 reviews) (~167.32 km from centre)

Simpson County Historical Society and History Center

Museum

👍👍 We were there tonight for the dedication ceremony for Capt. Thomas Mantell Day. Afterward, my husband and I walked through and looked at the exhibits. He remarked how it felt alive. So often, historical societies feel like places where facts go to die. But their exhibits are well presented and displ...

4.80 (67 reviews) (~218.88 km from centre)

Tabor House Museum - Gilmer County Historical Society

Heritage museum

👍👍 My husband and I visited on a Saturday and had a delightful tour with docents Doug and Dan. Doug covers general history, and Dan covers military-specific history. Both were knowledgeable and engaging. We will be back!

4.80 (30 reviews) (~84.84 km from centre)

Rowan House - Leeds Historical Society

Historical society

4.80 (29 reviews) (~205.37 km from centre)

Bon Air Mountain Historical Society

Historical society

4.80 (21 reviews) (~100.58 km from centre)

Etowah Valley Historical Society

Historical society

👍👍 Dropped by the office. Was so impressed with the volunteer staffing the office -- so knowledgeable about the area! Looks like a great library of books. Wish the historic records were in some sort of order to access, but am really grateful that the organization even has them. Will return to do resea...

4.80 (12 reviews) (~108.45 km from centre)

Gunter Hall

Event venue

4.80 (11 reviews) (~211.95 km from centre)

Athenaeum

Museum

4.70 (29 reviews) (~169.33 km from centre)

Polk County Historical Society Museum

Museum

👍👍 Fantastic collection of local artifacts.

4.70 (19 reviews) (~115.16 km from centre)

Old Graveyard

Historical society

4.70 (9 reviews) (~157.71 km from centre)

Fayette County Historical Society

Historical society

4.70 (7 reviews) (~194.4 km from centre)

Resaca Battlefield Historic Site

Park

👍👍 This is a great historical site in plain sight! Great access trails, walk along side the earthworks. Wnjoy the wooded areas and cross the fields and imagine the no mans land in between. Read the markers and imagine the struggle that took place on this great piece of American history.

4.60 (121 reviews) (~59.33 km from centre)

Pond Spring, the General Joe Wheeler Home

Historical place

👍👍 This is a great place to step back in time. The Wheeler Family donated their estate to the state of Alabama and the Alabama Historical Commission are doing an exemplary job in the preservation and display of living history. I was given a tour and explanation of the interior of the authentic four squ...

4.60 (66 reviews) (~182.44 km from centre)

Nolensville Historical Society

Historical society

👍 Great place to rent out for all kinds of special events!

4.60 (25 reviews) (~159.85 km from centre)

Heritage Foundation of Williamson County

Historical society

👍👍 The Heritage Foundation of Williamson County is an outstanding civic group. They are instrumental in historic preservation, and have recently been a key player in saving the Owen-Primm house on Moore’s Lane near Wilson Pike.

4.60 (23 reviews) (~171.85 km from centre)

Whitfield–Murray Historical Society

Historical society

👍👍 Neat society keeping all the history of Whitfield and Murray County alive. Great place to also apply for membership which helps the Historical Society in different ways.

4.60 (18 reviews) (~42.39 km from centre)

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Hidden gems: Historical societies in Chattanooga, United States