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The main museum building is the historic Anheuser-Busch building constructed in 1886 as a distribution center.Collections include artifacts of local origin, the Courtenay Thomas Collection of rare world antiques, and the paintings of artist Louis Freund.
The Homestead features a rare, original 1856 Dog Trot Log House which was painstakingly preserved and moved to the present location. A barn, corn crib, smoke house, and out house complete this 1800's farmstead.
The adjacent Adair Annex allows you to stroll down the streets of a village in the late 1800's. Composed of original facades and interiors reassembled from buildings which once stood in several communities around the county. This exhibit let's you catch a glimpse of a much simpler life.
An art gallery is also present in the Adair Annex. The gallery contains a collection of the works of internationally recognized artists Louis and Elsie Freund. Louis was a WPA artist and a native of Clinton. The works of various local artists are also prominently displayed. In addition, the annex features various temporary exhibits throughout the year.
Next door to the Museum on the corner of Washington and Franklin, is the DeLozier Building.
This restored two story structure was built in 1887 as the Henry County Bank. It now serves as a performing arts center and meeting facility.