[1] It was established by the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs and local volunteers.
[2] The center, now defunct, was headquartered in the old home economics building on the former Marengo County High School campus, which was repurposed by Auburn University's Rural Studio.
[3] The center is run by the non-profit Alabama Rural Heritage Foundation, but is no longer operational.
Before closing doors, The Rural Heritage Center housed a combination folk art gallery, theater, restaurant, community meeting place, and a commercial production kitchen.
[3] The center produces local food products under the "Mama Nem's" trademark.