Was hoping to find more about the depression era. Interesting but not that I would place on a bucket list to see. However, it is connected with the Homestead Tour which is worth the time and money. Some interesting exhibits about the depression era, short...More

Interesting museum with history of life in the 1930's depression era. The tour begins with a 11-minute film of the hard times suffered by people during the 1930's. You can view pictures and artifacts of the people and tools used during this period in American...More

We thought it was worth the $4 to learn about a period during the depression that we knew nothing about. The museum explains how app. 250 families settled here under a government plan to establish a new community. We climbed the tower to look out...More

I was surprised that I did not know the history behind the homesteads and I found it extremely interesting - spent a few hours there reading and looking at the exhibits

A great visit to this museum. The people on staff there were very helpful in giving you good information about the history of the area and the facility. We have been to it several times and each time we learn something different. I would urge...More

What an interesting place, with an interesting history lesson. I thought I knew a lot about FDR and Eleanor Roosevelt and the Depression Era, but this place taught me even more. And coupled with Tennessee history, it was great. I would highly recommend it as...More

The museum contained artifacts, written, audio and video history lessons. And when you climb to the top of the lighthouse-type tower, the view is splendid. The price was only a couple of dollars. Well worth the cost.