Established in 1989, the Paris-Henry County Heritage Center is housed in Cavitt Place, the most prestigious mansion in Paris when it was built in 1916. Cavitt Place retains its original painted-glass windows, marble staircase and floors, ceiling and wall murals, and mahogany woodwork. This Italian Renaissance two-story home was called by one state historical expert “the jewel in the crown of Paris,” and is situated in the historic North Poplar Historic District.

The Heritage Center has temporary exhibits and a permanent exhibit featuring the history of Henry County. The Center also has an oral history video library, a tape-guided historic walking tour of downtown Paris and North Poplar Street and other research resources. The gift shop features books, memorabilia and items made in and/or related to Henry County and Tennessee.

The Heritage Center is open Tuesday through Friday, 10:00 – 4:00 p.m. and on Saturday, 10:00 – 2:00 p.m. Special tours and times can be arranged by reservation. The building is also available for private parties, including weddings. Admission to the museum is free to the public. For more information, please contact the Center’s office at 731.642.1030, by email at director@phchc.com or check out our website at www.phchc.com.

Paris-Henry County Heritage Center
614 North Poplar Street
Paris,TN
731-642-1030 or 731-642-1096
Tuesday-Friday, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Saturday, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
After hours tours or bookings available upon request.