About the Friends of the Anderson County Museum

The Friends of the Anderson County Museum is a private 501(C)3 non-profit organization. The Friends Board fundraisers for the museum and hosts the annual Anderson County Museum Gala. Gifts made to the Friends of the Anderson County Museum exclusively support the Museum’s educational exhibits and programs. Anderson County funds the Museum’s staff and the operations of its building.


Friends Board Members

Marshall Pickens III
President

John Tucker
Vice President

Dale Ellenburg
Chair Military Fundraiser

Craig Chappelear
Membership Chair

Barry Draisen
Treasurer

Wendi McLain
Secretary

Graeme Heintze
Gala Chair

Jimmy Pennell

Ashlea White


Lou Rainey


Austin McDaniel