The landmark lures many to the small town. I have lived in Columbus for many years, and it has always been a source of pride for our town. There are always people looking and walking around the Pemberton House. It’s small, but has many features.
According to the Pemberton museum website, the Pemberton House features an apothecary housed in an original outbuilding formerly used as the kitchen. It has been carefully furnished to approximate the surroundings in which Dr. Pemberton worked when he was a Columbus, Georgia pharmacist.
“Coca-Cola Company mementos, pharmaceutical items, a soda fountain, and advertisements of Dr. Pemberton’s are some of the items on display,” the museum website reads.
This house and the Pemberton name are things Columbus, Georgia holds dear. The history of Coca-Cola helped shape the town. Many things are named after and sponsored by Coca-Cola in Columbus.
Across the street from the Pemberton House, is a museum called the Coca-Cola Space Science Center sponsored by Coca-Cola that teaches children all about space and science. It also brings many people into Columbus, Georgia.
Another Southern attraction featuring Coca-Cola is in Corinth, Mississippi. The Corinth Coca-Cola Museum features more than 100 years of Corinth Coca-Cola history.
According to the museum’s website, “The museum features over 1,000 pieces of authentic Coca-Cola memorabilia, plus a large collection of old-fashioned drink machines from years gone by. If you are a fan of Coca-Cola memorabilia, or the old-fashioned Soda Fountain era, you will enjoy this exhibit.”