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    Discover how the African American Heritage Society of Williamson County is preserving culture and heritage for future generations.

McLemore House Museum

The museum is open for tours Thursday – Saturday from 10 am to 2 pm.  Please note that the museum will be closed the following days:

  • Thanksgiving Week (Nov. 23 – Nov. 30)
  • Franklin’s Christmas Parade  (Dec. 6)
  • Christmas Week (Dec. 21 – 27) 
  • New Year’s Day (Jan. 1)

Annual T. E. Murdic Scholarship Applications

The application for the 2026 Scholarships is now available.  The deadline for submitting is March 1, 2026.  The rest of the details for applying are included on the application form.  Please contact Deborah Murdic (615-504-2229) or Carolyn Wall (615-973-2023) if you have any questions pertaining to the application process.

Download 2026 Scholarship Application

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Tom Murdic Educational Scholarships

Our application process is currently open and applications will be accepted from October 1, 2025 until March 1, 2026.

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McLemore House Museum

History tells a unique and moving story through artifacts, pictures and exhibits at the McLemore House.

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Merrill-Williams Home

Join AAHS in preserving the historic Merrill-Williams home at 264 Natchez St., Franklin, TN.

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Our Roots Run Deep

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