The historical display includes Scotts Hill history and sports. Collecting the Past, Preservation for the Future
While much of the collection was begun in 2011, the original idea comes from an earlier collection in the 1970s that former Mayor Gordon Turner had at his residence. Due to limited space, don't actively seek or accept items unless they directly connect to a Scotts Hill historical aspect. The Scotts Hill Heritage Collection is an aggregation of historical documents and items, donated in part by area citizens themselves. The purpose of the exhibit, which opened in November 2011, is " to let people know of the history of Scotts Hill before it's all gone ". The collection is divided into five sections covering various aspects of Scotts Hill's history. Some of the main exhibits that have been on display since day one is a copy of 1899 Scotts Hill Banner newspaper, picture of every Mayor since 1917 and a map of Central Business District history. It's hard to pick out one item that stands out among the collection, but probably it would be the Hill Theathre items, then maybe the Scotts Hill College items. There is just so much you can tell by just looking at an artifact and text label, when you know the story behind that item, it allows us to tell a fuller story. The most important part is to attempt to connect our visitors to the past. This year we have been having Historical Walking Tours to tell some history of the heart of our city. We also have available driving tours of the area. Pictured above is the actual Stagecoach Route as it looks today. Originally built in the 1840s. This particular spot is located about 2 miles North of the Mid-Town area. The city which was first settled in 1825 and incorporated in 1917, it is named for its first merchant, Micajah Scott. The business district gives insight into many of the other early companies, and has information on each of the town's past mayors. In the education display, visitors can see a blueprint from 1964, showing plans for the school building constructed to replace one dating back to 1925. The family of one of the area's most eminent physicians, Dr. R.L. Wylie, donated some of his tools and equipment. Wylie practiced in Scotts Hill for about a half a century before retiring in 1952. The exhibit also features usual items visitors won't find anywhere else---like a handmade wooden tricycle or a handmade desk made by Professor B.A. Tucker of Scotts Hill College in the 1890s. Scotts Hill has taken bold steps to ensure that its past is respected and preserved for future generations. In the past we have worked with other groups such as the Beech River Museum, Tennessee River Museum in Savannah, Mid-West Tennessee Historical Society, West Tennessee Delta Regional Museum in Brownsville, Henderson County Chamber of Commerce, Doe Creek Preservation Committee and Tennessee Tourism. A few items include College Class Information for Scotts Hill College, which was started in 1896, the first Scotts Hill High School yearbook in 1932. Items also include history from the Lime Cola company that used to be in Scotts Hill, the Hill Movie Theatre a history of stores and locations dating back many years, the bus wreck in 1937 that claimed four lives and various pieces of Scotts Hill history. A major attraction in the collection of pictures of street scenes throughout the years from approximately 1900 until about 1980.
