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Our museum and heritage park is filled with exhibits and interactive, hands-on experiences focused on science, transportation, technology, history, art and more, so you literally never know what inspiration you’ll discover right around the corner. Here you’ll find a peek behind the curtain and more details about Discovery Park, our mission and the people, places and things that come together to create a one-of-a-kind experience in the Reelfoot Lake region of Northwest Tennessee. Still want more? Check out our weekly podcast here.
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Farm Credit Mid-America Kicks Off Discovery Park of America’s Fundraising Campaign for Greenhouse and Education Pavilion with Major Gift
Farm Credit Mid-America Kicks Off Discovery Park of America’s Fundraising Campaign for Greenhouse and Education Pavilion with Major Gift Union City, Tenn.— Discovery Park of America announced today a new partnership with Farm Credit Mid-America that kicks off a new phase in the museum and heritage park’s dedication to educating children and adults on innovation
Dr. Julie Hill joins Discovery Park of America as Education Events Coordinator and Outreach Consultant
Dr. Julie Hill joins Discovery Park of America as Education Events Coordinator and Outreach Consultant Union City, Tenn. – Union City, Tenn. – Dr. Julie Hill has begun serving Discovery Park in the role of education events coordinator and outreach consultant. Hill brings with her twenty-four years of experience as a music educator, administrator, non-profit
Discovery Park to Open Hidden Cornerstone Box from Historic Dresden Church
Discovery Park to Open Hidden Cornerstone Box from Historic Dresden Church Dresden First United Methodist Church in Dresden, Tenn. discovered a copper cornerstone box during the recent demolition of their church building. Church leaders have asked the Discovery Park team to help open and conserve the contents of the historic box. The building was damaged
Cornerstone Box Discovered During Demolition of Historic Dresden First United Methodist Church to be Opened at Discovery Park of America
Cornerstone Box Discovered During Demolition of Historic Dresden First United Methodist Church to be Opened at Discovery Park of America Union City, Tenn.— Church leaders from Dresden First United Methodist Church in Dresden, Tenn., are working with artifact experts from Discovery Park of America, a museum and heritage park in nearby Union City, Tenn., to open and conserve
Discovering Forever at Discovery Park of America
Discovering Forever at Discovery Park of America Our mission is to inspire children and adults to see beyond. Part of how we help guests to “see beyond” is by giving them new things to discover each day. Little did Christy Bondurant and Kevin Lyell know that they would discover their forever right here in Discovery
Tornado Relief Efforts
Tornado Relief Efforts Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone affected by the tornadoes that crossed 8 states on Dec. 11, 2021. For those looking for ways to assist in relief efforts, we have compiled a list of places to volunteer and donate. Local Resources for Tornado Victims Food, Clothing and Other Essential Items: Samburg
Discovery Park of America Announces Free Admission for Children in January and New Exhibits for 2022
Discovery Park of America Announces Free Admission for Children in January and New Exhibits for 2022 Union City, Tenn.— Thanks to a partnership with Magnolia Place Assisted Living, children 17 and younger will receive free admission to Discovery Park of America in January 2022. Magnolia Place’s support is being made in memory of Bart White who was a long-time
Discovery Park of America Announces the First Bottles of Wine from Their Vineyard Now Available to Members
Discovery Park of America Announces the First Bottles of Wine from Their Vineyard Now Available to Members Union City, Tenn.– Discovery Park of America has announced a limited number of bottles of the very first wines to be produced from their vineyard are now available in the gift shop at the museum and heritage park for members
Discovery Park of America Announces 2022 Discovery Award Honorees
Discovery Park of America Announces 2022 Discovery Award Honorees The Robert E. and Jenny D. Kirkland Discovery Award recognizes individuals for their contributions to inspiring children and adults to see beyond. Union City, Tenn.—Discovery Park of America has announced the honorees for The Robert E. and Jenny D. Kirkland Discovery Awards Gala that will be held Saturday, March
West Tennessee PBS and Discovery Park of America Partner to Spread Holiday Cheer Across the Region
West Tennessee PBS and Discovery Park of America Partner to Spread Holiday Cheer Across the Region Now you can get a taste of the magic of Discovery Park’s Christmas lights from your own home as West Tennessee PBS presents “Let It Glow.” The 30-minute special was filmed at the museum and heritage park’s popular light show and will
Discovery Park of America Opens “The Fascinating World of Murray Hudson’s Globes and Maps”
Discovery Park of America Opens “The Fascinating World of Murray Hudson’s Globes and Maps” Now on display at Discovery Park of America is an exhibit that shines a spotlight on one of the most unique collections of globes and maps in the world. On Friday, several of the museum’s visitors got a one-of-a-kind tour of “The Fascinating
Finding Tennessee’s John Haywood: The Story Continues
Finding Tennessee’s John Haywood: The Story Continues Jeff Sellers, director of education and community engagement at the Tennessee State Museum and vice president of the Nashville City Cemetery Association, shared with us in a recent episode of “Reelfoot Forward” the story of the hunt for the grave of “the Father of Tennessee History,” John Haywood.