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The museum houses two permanent exhibits: Truman Capote: A Childhood in Monroeville, and Harper Lee: In Her Own Words. HISTORY. Construction began on the Monroe County Courthouse in 1903 and offices moved from the old antebellum courthouse on the square to the new building in 1904.
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The Old Courthouse has been restored and today it is a museum that houses three permanent exhibits: Old Courthouse: Heart of the Community, Truman Capote: A Childhood in Monroeville, and Harper Lee: In Her Own Words.
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Apr 27, 2023 · The Old Monroe County Courthouse Museum in Monroeville, Monroe County, is the centerpiece of a five-site group referred to collectively as the Monroe County Heritage Museum. The courthouse’s most significant claim to fame is its inspiration for the fictional courthouse in Harper Lee’s novel To Kill a Mockingbird.
Old Monroe County Courthouse and Heritage Museum. 134 reviews. #1 of 7 things to do in Monroeville. History MuseumsGovernment Buildings. Write a review. About. Focus on Alabama's regional history through exhibited artifacts, photographs, manuscripts and films. Suggest edits to improve what we show.
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The Old Monroe County Courthouse is primarily known for its association with Monroeville writers Nelle Harper Lee and Truman Capote. The 1903 structure houses permanent exhibits on Lee and Capote, and draws over 30,000 visitors annually.