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!

It was our distinct privilege and honor to provide our elegant atmosphere for the incredibly talented musicians and supp...
05/29/2026

It was our distinct privilege and honor to provide our elegant atmosphere for the incredibly talented musicians and supporters of The Jackson Symphony. The atmosphere was filled with warmth and camaraderie, as guests mingled and shared inspiring stories and celebrated before heading to their summer concert at Eiffel Tower Park. We are so proud to support the music that brings our community to life!

05/27/2026

Come hear members of the Jackson Symphony as they take it on the road!

The Jackson Symphony and sponsors, West Tennessee Healthcare, Freedom 250 and the National Endowment for the arts invite you to join them in beautiful Eiffel Tower Park!

🗓 May 28th, 2026
🕰 6:30 pm
📍1020 Maurice Fields Dr | Paris, TN 38242

The Eiffel Tower Splash Park will be open and FREE! Bring a chair and visit the food trucks!

We're celebrating America's 250th birthday!

Sadly, due to the inclement weather heading our way, we have made the difficult decision to postpone our Annual Spring F...
05/21/2026

Sadly, due to the inclement weather heading our way, we have made the difficult decision to postpone our Annual Spring Fundraiser originally scheduled for May 23, 2026. We want to ensure everyone stays safe and has the best experience possible! We are actively working to finalize a new date and will share the details with you as soon as possible.

We’re thrilled to invite you to our much-anticipated Annual Spring Fundraiser! This year promises to be a delightful eve...
05/14/2026

We’re thrilled to invite you to our much-anticipated Annual Spring Fundraiser! This year promises to be a delightful event packed with fun, food, and music under the open sky. Enjoy the energetic sounds of The Whiskey Ridge Pickers, performing live on the lawn. Don't forget to bring your chair to relax and soak in the tunes. Grab your tickets today and be part of this exciting evening! Tickets are available at: Rhea Library, The Closet Consignment Store, and The Heritage Center. We can’t wait to see you there!

This week, our town of Paris was graced with the presence of Mr. Jim Lockhart. At 88 years old, Mr. Lockhart embarked o...
05/14/2026

This week, our town of Paris was graced with the presence of Mr. Jim Lockhart. At 88 years old, Mr. Lockhart embarked on a heartfelt journey back to his roots. As he strolled through the familiar streets, memories of his childhood came flooding back, especially upon visiting the Heritage Center. Once home to our County Health Department, this building served as a cornerstone of his early years. It was here that he was born, and now, standing as a beacon of our town's rich history, it warmly welcomed him back. Having attended Lee School as a child, his visit was not just a trip down memory lane but a celebration of the community that shaped him. This heartfelt homecoming was a testament to the enduring connection one can have with the place where their life’s journey began.

We are having another educational and unique Lunch & Learn at the Heritage Center! Join us to learn about the Civil War ...
03/19/2026

We are having another educational and unique Lunch & Learn at the Heritage Center! Join us to learn about the Civil War in the Clarksville, Dover, and Paris, TN regions. We have an employee from the Fort Donelson Battlefield & National Park coming to our center to speak about the history of the Civil War: The Occupation as well as Guerrilla Warfare. Call, email, or message us to save your spot. $15 per person, cash or check, please. We look forward to seeing you there!

03/02/2026

Airplanes and romance just go together! Even though we are temporarily closed, check out our recent Valentine’s Day event and new exhibit! ✈️ 💕

We are sorry to have to tell you that we are temporarily closed due to staffing shortages. We are only available by appo...
02/26/2026

We are sorry to have to tell you that we are temporarily closed due to staffing shortages. We are only available by appointment & private event booking. We encourage you to stay connected with us through our social media channels and website for the latest updates regarding our reopening. If you have any urgent questions, you can contact Suzanne Richter at [email protected] or 731-326-9261. Thank you for your continued support and loyalty.

I need help properly identifying and labeling these beautiful paintings! Can anyone tell me the names of the people in t...
02/20/2026

I need help properly identifying and labeling these beautiful paintings! Can anyone tell me the names of the people in these portraits or any other information?
I know Miss Pearl Routon painted a handful of them. 😊

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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