Treasures From the Vault
A celebration of some wonderful history celebrating Memphis's 200th birthday in 2019 presented by The Pink Palace Museum and WKNO-TV.
Treasures from the vault
Abe Plough
Abe Plough started a pharmaceutical company empire when he was very young by brewing up his own concoctions at home. . .
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W. C. Handy
Handy was born in Alabama and lived in many places, but his big breakthrough came when he moved to Memphis in 1909. . .
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David Park “Pappy” Hadden
David Park “Pappy” Hadden was a Shelby County Judge in the 1880s and noticed a large number of murders and assaults in his court. . .
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Clyde Parke Circus
Memphian Clyde Parker spent countless hours creating the miniature circus that is now back on exhibit at The Pink Palace. . .
Treasures from the vault
Mosasaur
70 million years ago the Mid-South was under water, during what is called the Mississippi Embayment, as a bay of the Gulf of Mexico. . .
Treasures from the vault
Vietnam Wall
The Vietnam War was a defining experience for a generation of Americans. . .
Treasures from the Vault
Phoebe Omlie
Phoebe Omlie was a Memphis-based pioneer female pilot in the early 20th century. . .
Treasures from the Vault
Lichterman Nature Center
Lichterman Nature Center is a member of the Pink Palace family where you can explore the area’s unique natural history right in the middle of town. . .
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Clarence Saunders
The Pink Palace Mansion was built by Piggly Wiggly founder Clarence Saunders, beginning in 1922. . .
Treasures from the Vault
Mallory-Neely House
The Mallory Neely House allows you to experience the lives of the five families who lived here beginning in 1852. . .
Treasures from the Vault
Highsmith Native American Collection
The Highsmith Native American Collection is housed at the Pink Palace Museum. . .
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‘Ol Betsy
‘Ol Betsy was a printing press used by the Memphis Commercial-Appeal and Press-Scimitar during the days of hand set hot type. . .