The Tipton Heritage Museum building, built in 1877, is one of the original commercial buildings in town. It was donated to the Tipton Heritage Association (established, 2007) by owner, Ken Hake, that same year. After 6 years of renovation by volunteers and very generous donors, the museum opened in 2013.
The museum’s two floors now are filled with artifacts and displays reflecting the history of Tipton, an exhibit honoring the community’s individual veterans, as well as histories of local businesses, churches and schools. Artifacts displayed in the museum include farm equipment dating to 1880s to a 2016 fire department tribute.Likewise, the museum provides a genealogical center that stores a growing historical information library of local families, many of whose ancestors were among the founders of the town back in 1872.
Accessible year round, the museum is open each Friday from 1:00 to 4:00pm. Or by appointment. Please Contact us! We welcome all visitors and especially encourage school field trips.
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