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Slave Haven museum urges Shelby County'commissioners to help end delays after 2024 fire
Summary
Leaders of the Slave Haven Underground Railroad Museum told commissioners the site reopened from restoration in June 2025 but remains closed because administrative issues have stalled exhibit work; they asked for direct assistance resolving approvals so the museum can reopen for school groups and tourists.
Elaine Lee Turner, executive director of the Slave Haven Underground Railroad Museum, told the Shelby County Board of Commissioners the museum's building suffered a fire in January 2024 and that restoration work was completed in June 2025, but reopening has been stalled by unresolved…
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