Paris-Henry County Heritage Center

Paris-Henry County Heritage Center The Paris-Henry County Heritage Center is a non-profit, local history museum located in Paris, Tennessee. Barton and is named Cavitt Place after his wife.

The mission of the Heritage Center is to collect, preserve, interpret and display our diverse local historical artifacts dating back to the early years of Paris and all of Henry county. Paris is the oldest city in West Tennessee and has a rich past in culture, industry; everything from military, fashion, music, and many tradesmen work. The museum also educates the public through exhibits, programs

, publications, technology, and much more. The Heritage Center is located in the former home of O.C. O.C Barton was a highly successful businessman, and the first millionaire of Paris at the turn of the century. Cavitt Place is located in the Poplar Street Historic District which is filled with well maintained, beautifully designed, palatial homes. Take a stroll down North Poplar street from the court square to see the "Crown Jewel of West Tennessee". We are open to you Thursday through Sunday 10-4 and on Sunday 1-4. Our facility is available for you to rent for your next special occasion any time and any day of the week. We look forward to your visit! Feel free to reach out to us by phone or email for any questions, concerns or ideas!

We received a very exciting donation yesterday. Cannot wait for the perfect season to display these!
08/30/2026

We received a very exciting donation yesterday. Cannot wait for the perfect season to display these!

08/28/2026
Don't forget: RSVP for Larry Ray's Jack Hinson presentation on September 15th. We have two available times and will be g...
08/28/2026

Don't forget:

RSVP for Larry Ray's Jack Hinson presentation on September 15th. We have two available times and will be getting in touch next week with those who've already RSVP'ed. The first session will be at 10 am on September 15th, and the second will be at 5:30 pm. Call the Paris-Henry County Heritage Center at 731-642-1030 or email [email protected] to save your seat.

It's a beautiful day to visit Paris-Henry County Heritage Center! Thank you to for using Cavitt Place as a backdrop for...
08/27/2026

It's a beautiful day to visit Paris-Henry County Heritage Center! Thank you to for using Cavitt Place as a backdrop for this beautiful senior session.

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08/27/2026

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Larry Ray (standing) jokes with the crowd at the Paris-Henry County Heritage Center as he describes how he inadvertently started writing articles about local history. The local historian and author …

Friday, September 18th at noon.Join us to hear the Reverend Otto Duncan present a lecture on the distinguished career of...
08/26/2026

Friday, September 18th at noon.

Join us to hear the Reverend Otto Duncan present a lecture on the distinguished career of Dr. Mordecai Wyatt Johnson.
Lunch is $15, and reservations are required. Please call 731-642-1030 or email [email protected] to RSVP.

Once again, we'd like to thank Smantha Parker for featuring Paris-Henry County Heritage Center on the front of Paris! Ma...
08/25/2026

Once again, we'd like to thank Smantha Parker for featuring Paris-Henry County Heritage Center on the front of Paris! Magazine as well as including the dates for Larry Ray's monthly lecture series. (Don't forget to RSVP!)

Pick up a copy at any of the following businesses:

All Temp Heating and Cooling
CBTC Investment/LPL Financial
E&W Electrical Solutions
Edward Jones
Foundation Bank
Joe Mahan Ford
Moody Realty
Orr Investments Management
Sally Lane Candy Farm
The Lodge at Paris Landing State Park
West Tennessee Bone &Joint
West Tennessee Healthcare

What a thrill to be featured on the cover of MyParisMagazine.com !! Spooky season and the ‘ber’ months are upon us, and ...
08/23/2026

What a thrill to be featured on the cover of MyParisMagazine.com !!

Spooky season and the ‘ber’ months are upon us, and how perfect is Cavitt Place for this backdrop!

Come visit the house AND pick up a Paris! magazine at Chamber of Commerce!

Address

614 N Poplar Street
Paris, TN
38242

Opening Hours

Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 1pm - 4pm

Telephone

+17316421030

Website

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