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Alcove to house copies of Tombigbee’s edition of Alabama Living.
The back of the museum has showcases displaying antique electrical appliances - some found by Overton, some donated or placed on loan by member/owners. The displays will rotate, Miles said, every few months. One of the most interesting and beautiful pieces housed in the space are two enormous works of art, airbrushed and painted by Miles. These educational illustrations can be moved and interchanged from time to time. Mile’s favorite piece is her future of power illustration. It depicts the different forms of power that the future may hold in our area, such as turbo, hydro and solar. Miles said, “I feel like electricity has always been a part of my life. That it wasn’t just for usage but it was how my dad provided for our family.” Miles stated that a grouping of
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An interchangable area for educational illustrations like this one, created by Missy Miles.
solar panels will be installed outside of the museum and that those panels will be used for demonstrations within the museum itself. Although several items - like the solar panels are still to be put in place, there has already been interest expressed by local educators for tours through the museum. Tombigbee hopes to begin hosting educational tours through the museum as early as next month. In designing the museum Miles noted that most of the custom-built cabinets, walls, glass and displays are the work of local merchants. Her eye was also on the budget because, as she said, “As a member/owner I wanted to keep the costs for this project as low as possible.” For information on visiting or setting up a tour, call our office at 205.921.6712. A
An illustration of the future of power, by Missy Miles.
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