Pioneer Museum Of Alabama

10/28/2026

The Pioneer Museum of Alabama will be closed Thursday, October 29 for Pioneer Days preparation. We apologize for the inconvenience. Hope to see everyone at Pioneer Days Friday, October 30 and Saturday, October 31.

10/27/2026

We were saddened to learn of Mr. Ceciel Locklar’s passing this past Saturday. Today, we remember and honor him, his legacy, and a life well lived. Mr. Ceciel and his wife Miss Faye owned the Locklar Rolling store that was donated to the museum in 2022. They traveled many a mile while operating it in Bullock and Macon counties from 1955 until 2002. We send our thoughts, prayers, and love to Miss Faye, their children Frankie, Ricky, Melita, the grandchildren, great grandchildren, and the rest of the family.

The museum held a fundraiser to seek donations to build a shed, pour and stamp concrete, and build a retaining wall to protect the rolling store from the elements. Thanks again to our donors as the shed would not have been possible without your generosity.

We first met Mr. Ceciel and Miss Faye when they stopped by the museum while in Troy for an appointment. Miss Faye shared with me that Mr. Ceciel was worried that the rolling store had been parked in the woods and forgotten about. Needless to say, he was pleasantly surprised when he saw it parked under the newly built shed.

After some interior cleaning and painting, Mr. Ceciel and Miss Faye came by a few times to help us get the merchandise set like they had it when they ran the truck. Mr. Ceciel wanted to make sure we had chickens in the cage, it took a while to find some that would fit, but we did…thank you Amazon. It was an absolute joy getting to know and share that time with them. Stories about their adventures on those Bullock and Macon County roads and the relationships they had with their customers were shared with us.

The Locklar Rolling Store exhibit’s grand opening was held on July 4, 2024 with Mr. Ceciel and Miss Faye front and center sharing about their rolling store days and their life’s work. It was a wonderful day at the museum.

The Locklar Rolling Store exhibit has fast become a popular one at the museum as most guests have never heard of a rolling store. They are fascinated with it. We are honored to pass on the stories about the Locklar Rolling Store that Mr. Ceciel and Miss Faye shared with us. Rest in peace Mr. Ceciel. We will miss your visits and stories.

10/24/2026

10/16/2026

Come join the Pike County Historical, Genealogical & Preservation Society for its October meeting at the Pioneer Museum of Alabama.

10/16/2026

This meeting is open to the public and Jason will have plants for sale.

10/09/2026

The Pioneer Museum of Alabama closed at 3:00 pm today to allow the staff time to get home before the weather gets bad. Stay safe everyone.

10/08/2026

Thank you to Kyle Binder, ESPN producer, who featured the Pioneer Museum of Alabama and Pioneer Days 2026 on ESPN’s Tuesday night broadcast of the Troy University vs. Southern Mississippi football game!!

07/06/2026

What an amazing America’s 250th celebration at the Pioneer Museum of Alabama. We appreciate the 300 folks who braved the heat and came out to support our July 4th event.

This program would not have been possible without the support of local organizations and volunteers.

Thank you to the Alabama USA Semiquincentennial Commission, The City of Troy, The Pike County Commission, The Pioneer Museum of Alabama Board of Directors, We The People Pike County, The Johnson Center for the Arts, The Pike County Art Guild, The Pike County Master Gardeners, and the Pike County Historical and Genealogical Society for your support.

Thank you to Abby Ford and Kayla Loflin for volunteering for setup.

Thank you to our Patriotic program organizer Maggie Hammond and participants Dr. Earl Ingram, Doc Kirby, Hunter Goff, Bob McLendon, Joel Williams, Mayor Jason Reeves, and Alice Phillips.

Thank you to our performers after the Patriotic program, storyteller Neecy Ridge, musicians Hunter Goff, Johnny Barron, Mike Clemmons, Lenny Trawick, and Zach Trawick.

Thank you to the Pike County Art Guild artists Rebekah Alexander, Liphus Swindall, Carrie McLaney, and John Patton who spoke about their pieces in the pop up art show.

Thank you to car owners Mike Gracey, Mike Robinson, Bob Cook, and Ron Pierce who brought their vintage vehicles out for the car show.

Thank you to the ladies in the schoolhouse Gentry Hassett, Kelly Ware, and Deborah Davis who read stories with children.

Thank you to Art McKnatt our Adams’ General Store Keeper.

Thank you to Mike Folmar for setting up the audio equipment.

Thank you to Leigh Anne Windham for coordinating the National Bell Ringing.

Thank you to Andrea Pack for the Johnson Center for the Arts’ embossed stars craft table and to Amie Psaradakus and Madalyn Kingsbury for leading the craft.

Thank you to Debbie Rus for working the selfie table.

Thank you to Buriece Gracey for volunteering and Mabeth Gibson for volunteering at registration.

Thank you to the members of the Pioneer Museum of Alabama Board of Directors who volunteered getting the grounds and main building ready, helped with parking, registered guests, worked the gift shop, opened the rolling store, and served ice cream and watermelon.

Thank you to the Pioneer Museum of Alabama board members who donated ice cream. Thank you to the Troy Piggly Wiggly for their donation of ice cream and watermelons.

Thank you to Tony and Lacey Peacock who brought The Food Wagon out for lunch and treats.

Thank you to Chris Parris, Jared Parris, and Noah Sparks for helping with cleanup.

Thank you to photographer Joey Meredith who spent part of his July 4th at the museum and provided these wonderful memories.