Past Exhibitions

Once Collected, Always Cherished: Highlights from the George Greene and J. Kyle Spencer Collections

August 16, 2015 - January 10, 2016

Galleria Cases

The Columbus Museum recently acquired several items from the collection of the late Russell County Circuit Court Judge George Greene. An avid collector of local historical artifacts for decades, Greene served on the Museum’s History Committee and applied a keen eye to capturing the rich heritage of the Chattahoochee Valley. Chief among these is an extensive archive related to the musician “Blind Tom” Wiggins, as well as several items related to the Civil War in Columbus. The Museum is proud to unveil these 50 pieces as new and cherished additions to our collection.

The exhibition also features maps from the J. Kyle Spencer Map Collection at the Columbus State University Archives. Spencer collected maps documenting the emergence and evolution of the American colonies, specifically Georgia, for more than 30 years. The history of European settlement, American Indian communities and their forced removal, and the growth of Georgia counties can be traced through these unusual and colorful maps.

This exhibition celebrates the legacy of two local collectors and their collections, which can now be cherished and enjoyed by the Chattahoochee Valley for years to come.

This exhibition is generously underwritten by Synvous | CB&T.