Museum of East Alabama Receives
$60,000 Grant From Charter Foundation
Located in the heart of Opelika’s downtown historic district at
121 South 9th Street, on the old Clement hotel site, the
Museum of East Alabama first opened its doors in August 1989. Adjacent
to the Lee County Courthouse square, the museum now houses over 5,000
artifacts including both 19th, and 20th century
local, state and general history items. With over 2,000 visitors yearly
since its opening, hundred of visitors receive a look and education
about the East Alabama area, Opelika, and Alabama history.