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    Historic Landmarks: Old Courthouse Museum

    May 18, 2021 4 minutes
    BY Ashley Shaw
    PHOTOGRAPHY BY John O’Hagan

    Year after year, fans of To Kill a Mockingbird—whether the book, the movie, or the annual live production—make a pilgrimage to author Harper Lee’s hometown for a tangible connection to its fictional counterpart, Maycomb. The first stop on their journey places them squarely in the shoes of Atticus Finch, young Scout, and immortalized trial-goers.

    “It’s what we consider the world’s most famous courtroom,” says Wanda Green, executive director of the Monroe County Museum, which oversees the Old Courthouse Museum and other preserved venues. “So many people tell us that is their favorite book. They love to come here to make

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