TWH Museum Receives Awards at 2015 Tennessee Association of Museums Conference
Thursday, March 26, 2015
The Tennessee Walking Horse National Museum located in Wartrace, Tenn., “Cradle of the Tennessee Walking Horse” was the recipient of 4 awards at the recent Tennessee Association of Museums (TAM) Annual Conference in Jackson, Tenn.
The awards ceremony took place on March 18 at Discovery Park of America in Union City. The Museum Excellence Awards were presented to museums across the state for exceptional projects and events during 2014.
The list of awards is below:
• Award of Excellence – Traveling Exhibit – “Customs House ‘Season of Equine’ Exhibit”
• Award of Excellence – Temporary Exhibition – “Holiday Open House-Vannoy Streeter Exhibit”
• Award of Excellence – Special Recognition – “Trailer”
• Award of Commendation – Special Event – “Black History Month”
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