CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – The Customs House Museum & Cultural Center held a ribbon cutting Friday for the newly renovated Explorer’s Landing Children’s Area at the museum. Close to 100 community leaders and museum supporters attended the event.

The new and improved hands-on educational exhibit is titled Exploring Our Town: An Adventure For All Ages. Frank Lott, executive director of Customs House Museum, shared his excitement with those gathered about the exhibit.

Guests at the ribbon cutting for the newly renovated Explorer’s Landing Children’s Area at Customs House Museum & Cultural Center, on Jan 28. 2022. (Lee Erwin)
Guests at the ribbon cutting for the newly renovated Explorer’s Landing Children’s Area at Customs House Museum & Cultural Center, on Jan 28. 2022. (Lee Erwin)
Janet Haase, Mayor Joe Pitts, Frank Lott, Oliver Lott, Henry Lott, and Dan Black at the ribbon cutting for the renovated Explorer’s Landing at the Customs House Museum & Cultural center, on Jan. 28, 2022. (Lee Erwin)
Guests at the ribbon cutting for the newly renovated Explorer’s Landing Children’s Area at Customs House Museum & Cultural Center, on Jan 28. 2022. (Lee Erwin)
A sign at the lower entrance welcomes guests at the ribbon cutting for the newly renovated Explorer’s Landing Children’s Area at Customs House Museum & Cultural Center, on Jan 28. 2022. (Lee Erwin)
Oliver Lott, Frank Lott, Henry Lott, and Clarksville Mayor Joe Pitts, at the ribbon cutting for the newly renovated Explorer’s Landing Children’s Area at Customs House Museum & Cultural Center, on Jan 28. 2022. (Lee Erwin)
Executive Director Frank Lott at the ribbon cutting for the newly renovated Explorer’s Landing Children’s Area at Customs House Museum & Cultural Center, on Jan 28. 2022. (Lee Erwin)
Clarksville Mayor Joe Pitts at the ribbon cutting for the newly renovated Explorer’s Landing Children’s Area at Customs House Museum & Cultural Center, on Jan 28. 2022. (Lee Erwin)
Guests at the ribbon cutting for the newly renovated Explorer’s Landing Children’s Area at Customs House Museum & Cultural Center, on Jan 28. 2022. (Lee Erwin)
Guests at the ribbon cutting for the newly renovated Explorer’s Landing Children’s Area at Customs House Museum & Cultural Center, on Jan 28. 2022. (Lee Erwin)
Guests at the ribbon cutting for the newly renovated Explorer’s Landing Children’s Area at Customs House Museum & Cultural Center, on Jan 28. 2022. (Lee Erwin)
Part of the exhibit at the ribbon cutting for the newly renovated Explorer’s Landing Children’s Area at Customs House Museum & Cultural Center, on Jan 28. 2022. (Lee Erwin)
Guests at the ribbon cutting for the newly renovated Explorer’s Landing Children’s Area at Customs House Museum & Cultural Center, on Jan 28. 2022. (Lee Erwin)
Members of the Kiwanis Club of Clarksville at the ribbon cutting for the newly renovated Explorer’s Landing Children’s Area at Customs House Museum & Cultural Center, on Jan 28. 2022. (Lee Erwin)
Part of the exhibit at the ribbon cutting for the newly renovated Explorer’s Landing Children’s Area at Customs House Museum & Cultural Center, on Jan 28. 2022. (Lee Erwin)
Part of the exhibit at the ribbon cutting for the newly renovated Explorer’s Landing Children’s Area at Customs House Museum & Cultural Center, on Jan 28. 2022. (Lee Erwin)
Part of the exhibit at the ribbon cutting for the newly renovated Explorer’s Landing Children’s Area at Customs House Museum & Cultural Center, on Jan 28. 2022. (Lee Erwin)
Part of the exhibit at the ribbon cutting for the newly renovated Explorer’s Landing Children’s Area at Customs House Museum & Cultural Center, on Jan 28. 2022. (Lee Erwin)
Guests at the ribbon cutting for the newly renovated Explorer’s Landing Children’s Area at Customs House Museum & Cultural Center, on Jan 28. 2022. (Lee Erwin)
Children playing at the ribbon cutting for the newly renovated Explorer’s Landing Children’s Area at Customs House Museum & Cultural Center, on Jan 28. 2022. (Lee Erwin)
Guests at the ribbon cutting for the newly renovated Explorer’s Landing Children’s Area at Customs House Museum & Cultural Center, on Jan 28. 2022. (Lee Erwin)
A child enjoys the exhibit at the ribbon cutting for the newly renovated Explorer’s Landing Children’s Area at Customs House Museum & Cultural Center, on Jan 28. 2022. (Lee Erwin)

“No matter how long one has lived here, or how old or young one might be. All will rediscover Clarksville in a way that will entertain, fascinate, educate, and even inspire, a greater appreciation for this marvelous community we call home,” Lott said.

There were actually two ribbon cuttings, one each at the downstairs and upstairs entrances to Explorer’s Landing, which has been a popular feature of the museum for more than 25 years.

For more on the Customs House Museum & Cultural Center visit customshousemuseum.org or call 931-648-5780.