Elmore County Museum

05/17/2026

Today's program was one of the best yet! Thanks to everyone who was a part of it, attended it, and to Commissioner Hines who kindly opened the courthouse door so we could enjoy it in cooler air.

05/16/2026

Grab your camp chairs, cold water and maybe an umbrella (they're not just for rain ;) ) and head over to the Historic Elmore County Courthouse downtown. The 11th program in our year-long Elmore County 250th Celebration - "Charters of Freedom" will be held on the lawn of the courthouse at 2:30 tomorrow (Sunday). For more information you can visit elmorecohistory.org.

05/09/2026

Have no fear, the weather will clear! Join us today from 4-6pm at the Wetumpka City Cemetery for our annual cemetery tour! Check in at the tent next to the vault.

The cemetery tour is now in its 27th year. This year we will highlight the Tulane-Bates-Kidd vault (constructed in 1899), and reenactors will portray Mary Hill Sedberry (1871-1926), Henry Reynolds Storrs (1838-1861), Rev. Seymour B. Sawyer (1808-1844), Harriet Houghton Fyler (1804-1855), and Lamar Cantelou Smith (1871-1926).

Cost is just $5 per person. Details may be found here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1440843377330017

05/08/2026

The museum has been experiencing intermittent internet outage these past two weeks. If you have tried to call during that time it won't ring on our end. It's best to email your questions to [email protected]. We hope to have it restored soon.

05/06/2026

Discover Wetumpka's history at the annual cemetery tour hosted by Elmore County Historical Society. Actors share stories of judges, soldiers, and families buried in the city’s historic cemetery this Saturday afternoon.

05/01/2026

Join us on Sunday, May 17th at 2:30 p.m. for a special Elmore County 250 event—Charters of Freedom.

Judge Patrick Pinkston will share the story and significance of the Charters of Freedom, followed by Gardner Perdue, who will lead a meaningful moment for our community as we place a time capsule of letters into the Charters of Freedom vault. These letters will remain sealed until Constitution Day, September 17, 2087, marking the 300th anniversary of the U.S. Constitution.

The Color Guard will also present a musket salute as part of the program.

Bring your camp chairs and join us!

04/30/2026

A huge thank you to the Elmore County Commission. Their support has helped make it possible for us to honor and celebrate the Semiquincentennial. We are so grateful for your partnership!

04/21/2026